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Zombie Goes to Camp (Diary of a Minecraft Zombie #6)
By Zack Zombie
Zombie is going to a 3 week creep away camp. He has heard rumors that the counselors like to eat their campers' brains. But, Zombie learns that things aren't always as they seem.
I liked this book because it was action packed and funny. I recommend this book to people who like Minecraft and lots of laughs.
Reviewed by Timmy
tags: humor, videogames, camp, adventure
By Zack Zombie
Zombie is going to a 3 week creep away camp. He has heard rumors that the counselors like to eat their campers' brains. But, Zombie learns that things aren't always as they seem.
I liked this book because it was action packed and funny. I recommend this book to people who like Minecraft and lots of laughs.
Reviewed by Timmy
tags: humor, videogames, camp, adventure
Bridge to Terabithia
By Katherine Paterson
Jess is a boy who is going into 5th grade. He wants to be the fastest in his class and he has spent all summer practicing. WHen school finally starts he is confident that he will win the race. Then, out of the blue, a new girl named Leslie beats everyone. At first Jess is mad, but then he becomes friends with Leslie, who also turns out to be his next door neighbor.
Leslie creates Terabithia, a magical make believe kingdon in the woods behind her house. Terabithia is a secret place where Jess and Leslie go on many epic adventures. But then trouble starts brewing in Terabithia. An evil spell of bad weather has been placed on the kingdom. The heavy rains flood the ditch that you must swimg across the enter Terabithia. Jess begins to fear he will fall into the water.
The next Day Jess' favorite teacher, Miss Edmunds, invites Jess for a day in Washington, DC. WHen he returns his father tells him that Leslie is dead. She drowned in the ditch when the rope swing to Terabithia snapped/ Jess is devastated. He refuses to believe that Leslie is dead/ At her memorial gathering Jess gets enraged when he finds out that Bill, Leslie's dad, has cremated Leslie and Jess will never see her again.
A few days later, Jess goes to the entrance to Terabithia, the place of Leslie's death. He has secretly been followed by his second youngest sister, May Belle. Jess is angry when he finds out he has been followed. But then Jess decides that he will make May Belle the queen of Terabithia so Leslie's kingdom and memory will live on.
Reviewed By Timmy
tags: friendship, classic, death and dying
By Katherine Paterson
Jess is a boy who is going into 5th grade. He wants to be the fastest in his class and he has spent all summer practicing. WHen school finally starts he is confident that he will win the race. Then, out of the blue, a new girl named Leslie beats everyone. At first Jess is mad, but then he becomes friends with Leslie, who also turns out to be his next door neighbor.
Leslie creates Terabithia, a magical make believe kingdon in the woods behind her house. Terabithia is a secret place where Jess and Leslie go on many epic adventures. But then trouble starts brewing in Terabithia. An evil spell of bad weather has been placed on the kingdom. The heavy rains flood the ditch that you must swimg across the enter Terabithia. Jess begins to fear he will fall into the water.
The next Day Jess' favorite teacher, Miss Edmunds, invites Jess for a day in Washington, DC. WHen he returns his father tells him that Leslie is dead. She drowned in the ditch when the rope swing to Terabithia snapped/ Jess is devastated. He refuses to believe that Leslie is dead/ At her memorial gathering Jess gets enraged when he finds out that Bill, Leslie's dad, has cremated Leslie and Jess will never see her again.
A few days later, Jess goes to the entrance to Terabithia, the place of Leslie's death. He has secretly been followed by his second youngest sister, May Belle. Jess is angry when he finds out he has been followed. But then Jess decides that he will make May Belle the queen of Terabithia so Leslie's kingdom and memory will live on.
Reviewed By Timmy
tags: friendship, classic, death and dying
Ashley the Dragon Fairy (Rainbow Magic)
By Daisy Meadows
This book was easy to read. The thing that I thought was good about it was I didn't waste any time by reading it. I didn't have any concerns about it though.
Reviewed by anonymous
tags: series, fantasy, fairies, dragons
By Daisy Meadows
This book was easy to read. The thing that I thought was good about it was I didn't waste any time by reading it. I didn't have any concerns about it though.
Reviewed by anonymous
tags: series, fantasy, fairies, dragons
Spoiled
By Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan
Spoiled tells the story of two unlikely sisters forced to share the spotlight of LA. Molly Dix was just fine living with her mother in a small Indiana town believing that her father is long dead. That is, until her mother is diagnosed with cancer and her deathbed confession is that Molly;s father is not only alive, but world famous movie star/director Brick Berlin. When Brick asks Molly to come live with him is Los Angeles she hesitantly agrees. Upon arriving she meets her beautiful half-sister, Brooke Berlin, whose dazzling smile hides deadly shark teeth. And so begins a war of scandalous pictures, tabloid tell-alls, fashion sabotage, alleged backstabbing, and some very unfortunate emails. Grab your zero-card vegan bran muffins and organic dairy-free smoothies and settle in folks. The premier of Spoiled is going to be a bumpy ride.
Reviewed by Grace
tags: YA, family, fame, Hollywood
By Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan
Spoiled tells the story of two unlikely sisters forced to share the spotlight of LA. Molly Dix was just fine living with her mother in a small Indiana town believing that her father is long dead. That is, until her mother is diagnosed with cancer and her deathbed confession is that Molly;s father is not only alive, but world famous movie star/director Brick Berlin. When Brick asks Molly to come live with him is Los Angeles she hesitantly agrees. Upon arriving she meets her beautiful half-sister, Brooke Berlin, whose dazzling smile hides deadly shark teeth. And so begins a war of scandalous pictures, tabloid tell-alls, fashion sabotage, alleged backstabbing, and some very unfortunate emails. Grab your zero-card vegan bran muffins and organic dairy-free smoothies and settle in folks. The premier of Spoiled is going to be a bumpy ride.
Reviewed by Grace
tags: YA, family, fame, Hollywood
Audrey, Wait!
By Robin Benway
Audrey, Wait! is a hilarious book about an average girl who becomes famous overnight for doing nothing at all. When Audrey Cuttler breaks up with her musician boyfriend Evan she never dreams he would write a breathtakingly fantastic song starring none other than herself. However, that's exactly what happens and everyone at her school goes crazy for Audrey, Wait! after Evan and his band the Do-Gooders perform it at the local summer hang out, the Jukebox. Audrey is mortified but with some help from her best friend Victoria she slowly comes out of hiding. By the time school rolls around no one is talking about the song and Audrey feels like she can breathe again. Then she hears it on the radio. Again, and again, and again. Suddenly Audrey is pushed into the spotlight and becomes and instant celebrity. Now she has to juggle stalker fans, annoying paparazzi, and an online explosion of everyone and their mother's opinions of her. How will she ever survive her senior year?
Reviewed by Grace
tags: YA, music, fame, realistic fiction, high school, romance
By Robin Benway
Audrey, Wait! is a hilarious book about an average girl who becomes famous overnight for doing nothing at all. When Audrey Cuttler breaks up with her musician boyfriend Evan she never dreams he would write a breathtakingly fantastic song starring none other than herself. However, that's exactly what happens and everyone at her school goes crazy for Audrey, Wait! after Evan and his band the Do-Gooders perform it at the local summer hang out, the Jukebox. Audrey is mortified but with some help from her best friend Victoria she slowly comes out of hiding. By the time school rolls around no one is talking about the song and Audrey feels like she can breathe again. Then she hears it on the radio. Again, and again, and again. Suddenly Audrey is pushed into the spotlight and becomes and instant celebrity. Now she has to juggle stalker fans, annoying paparazzi, and an online explosion of everyone and their mother's opinions of her. How will she ever survive her senior year?
Reviewed by Grace
tags: YA, music, fame, realistic fiction, high school, romance
Freckle Juice
By Judy Blume
There was a boy named Andrew that wanted Freckles like Nicky's. Sharon told Andrew, "I will give you a recipe for 50 cents, a secret freckle juice recipe. The juice did not work and Sharon kept the 50 cents.
Reviewed by Maya
tags: realistic fiction, humor, friendship, classic
By Judy Blume
There was a boy named Andrew that wanted Freckles like Nicky's. Sharon told Andrew, "I will give you a recipe for 50 cents, a secret freckle juice recipe. The juice did not work and Sharon kept the 50 cents.
Reviewed by Maya
tags: realistic fiction, humor, friendship, classic
Every Dog Has His Day (McGrowl #3)
By Bob Balaban
McGrowl is not a normal dog. He has a lot of super powers. On his birthday he gets a fortune cookie that warns him something bad is going to happen. When Thomas, his owner, goes away to wilderness weekend something bad happens. Pop and Mamie, two favorite school teachers, start acting weird. Violet, Thomas' friend, realizes that. Thomas sends a telepathic message to McGrowl asking for help! McGrowl discovers that Smuge and Gretchen, the evil duo, have taken Pop and Mamie and are now pretending to be them. Pop and Mamie are being kept in a volcano. Thomas and Violet were also tricked in the volcano. McGrowl uses his x-ray power to find them. He is able to dig them out, and then saves everyone. Smuge and Gretchen limp away.
tags: series, animals, dogs, camping, super powers, science fiction
By Bob Balaban
McGrowl is not a normal dog. He has a lot of super powers. On his birthday he gets a fortune cookie that warns him something bad is going to happen. When Thomas, his owner, goes away to wilderness weekend something bad happens. Pop and Mamie, two favorite school teachers, start acting weird. Violet, Thomas' friend, realizes that. Thomas sends a telepathic message to McGrowl asking for help! McGrowl discovers that Smuge and Gretchen, the evil duo, have taken Pop and Mamie and are now pretending to be them. Pop and Mamie are being kept in a volcano. Thomas and Violet were also tricked in the volcano. McGrowl uses his x-ray power to find them. He is able to dig them out, and then saves everyone. Smuge and Gretchen limp away.
tags: series, animals, dogs, camping, super powers, science fiction
When You Reach Me
By Rebecca Stead
When You Reach Me was an interesting book. It was complicated and kind of a mystery. It is about this girl named Miranda (Mira), and it is about her school life, she is 12 and in the book she turns 13 also. I loved this book because I like complicated and mysterious stuff.
Reviewed by Lily
tags: YA, mystery, historical fiction, thriller
By Rebecca Stead
When You Reach Me was an interesting book. It was complicated and kind of a mystery. It is about this girl named Miranda (Mira), and it is about her school life, she is 12 and in the book she turns 13 also. I loved this book because I like complicated and mysterious stuff.
Reviewed by Lily
tags: YA, mystery, historical fiction, thriller
The Moonstone Castle Mystery (Nancy Drew Mysteries #40)
By Carolyn Keene
Nancy Drew and her friends go to Deep RIver Valley to investigate a missing girl named Janine Horton. I give the book 5 stars because it's full of suspense. In the end the catch the criminal and the missing girl!
Reviewed by Arielle
tags: mystery, classic, heroine
By Carolyn Keene
Nancy Drew and her friends go to Deep RIver Valley to investigate a missing girl named Janine Horton. I give the book 5 stars because it's full of suspense. In the end the catch the criminal and the missing girl!
Reviewed by Arielle
tags: mystery, classic, heroine
Out of My Mind
By Sharon Draper
I liked this book because of who it's about and also there are lots of exciting parts in it, but I didn't really like the ending of it. So I would rate this book: 4 Stars!
Reviewed by Charlotte
tags: realistic fiction, disabilities, school, relationships
By Sharon Draper
I liked this book because of who it's about and also there are lots of exciting parts in it, but I didn't really like the ending of it. So I would rate this book: 4 Stars!
Reviewed by Charlotte
tags: realistic fiction, disabilities, school, relationships
The Swiss Family Robinson
By Johann David Wyss
The Swiss Family Robinson, written by Johann Wyss, is an epic story of a family that gets wrecked on a rock near land. The family members were the only survivors of the wreck, so they had to take care of themselves for 13 years! That's right. They had to survive on a huge island by themselves for years. In the last year an English ship came and saved them.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves adventures.
Reviewed by John
tags: classic, adventure, disaster fiction, family
By Johann David Wyss
The Swiss Family Robinson, written by Johann Wyss, is an epic story of a family that gets wrecked on a rock near land. The family members were the only survivors of the wreck, so they had to take care of themselves for 13 years! That's right. They had to survive on a huge island by themselves for years. In the last year an English ship came and saved them.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves adventures.
Reviewed by John
tags: classic, adventure, disaster fiction, family
WeirDo
By Anh Do
This is a book about a boy named Weir Do. He gets bullied but, there is another boy that gets bullied. They become friends. In the end everyone is friends!
Reviewed by Maya
tags: humor, series, illustrated, school, bullies
By Anh Do
This is a book about a boy named Weir Do. He gets bullied but, there is another boy that gets bullied. They become friends. In the end everyone is friends!
Reviewed by Maya
tags: humor, series, illustrated, school, bullies
Mad Love
By Suzanne Selfors
I give Mad Love by Suzanne Selfors a 5 star review because it is an amazing love story, and is a really good page turner. I think that [art of the moral is to never give up on your family no matter what the conditions are. This book is written in first person by the daughter of the bestselling famous Queen of Romance, and is Alice's own love story. If you want to find out about Alice's life love story, read Mad Love by Suzanne Selfors!
Reviewed by Valerie
tags: YA, mental health, books about books, fantasy, romance
By Suzanne Selfors
I give Mad Love by Suzanne Selfors a 5 star review because it is an amazing love story, and is a really good page turner. I think that [art of the moral is to never give up on your family no matter what the conditions are. This book is written in first person by the daughter of the bestselling famous Queen of Romance, and is Alice's own love story. If you want to find out about Alice's life love story, read Mad Love by Suzanne Selfors!
Reviewed by Valerie
tags: YA, mental health, books about books, fantasy, romance
Stealing Home
By Becky Wallace
I give Stealing Home by Becky Wallace a 5 star review because it is a really good page turner. This book is about true love between two 17 year olds, a girl named Ryan Russell and a guy named Sawyer Campbell. Ryan has her life planned perfectly. She's going to take over her families baseball team, the Buckly Beavers, and master becoming one of the first and so far the only woman general manager in minor league baseball.
Then, Sawyer comes along , and is more charming than anyone Ryan has ever met. The only problem is that dating a player is against the rules. But will rules stop her from saying yes?
Ryan's mom and dad are divorced, but they still share the team. But after Ryan finds out that her mom is going to sell the team, Ryan will take risks in order to save not only the team and her dreams , but her future too. Sawyer and Ryan team up, using Sawyer's popularity to get sponsors to help them make the stadium, field and team character better so more people will like them, which will make Ryan's mom not want to sell the team . But every time Ryan hangs out with him the harder it becomes to follow the rules. WIll Ryan save the Beavers, or will her future be destroyed?
Reviewed by Valerie
tags: YA, sports, baseball, romance, realistic fiction
By Becky Wallace
I give Stealing Home by Becky Wallace a 5 star review because it is a really good page turner. This book is about true love between two 17 year olds, a girl named Ryan Russell and a guy named Sawyer Campbell. Ryan has her life planned perfectly. She's going to take over her families baseball team, the Buckly Beavers, and master becoming one of the first and so far the only woman general manager in minor league baseball.
Then, Sawyer comes along , and is more charming than anyone Ryan has ever met. The only problem is that dating a player is against the rules. But will rules stop her from saying yes?
Ryan's mom and dad are divorced, but they still share the team. But after Ryan finds out that her mom is going to sell the team, Ryan will take risks in order to save not only the team and her dreams , but her future too. Sawyer and Ryan team up, using Sawyer's popularity to get sponsors to help them make the stadium, field and team character better so more people will like them, which will make Ryan's mom not want to sell the team . But every time Ryan hangs out with him the harder it becomes to follow the rules. WIll Ryan save the Beavers, or will her future be destroyed?
Reviewed by Valerie
tags: YA, sports, baseball, romance, realistic fiction
Into the Wild (Warriors #1)
By Erin Hunter
The main character in the story is a house cat named Rusty who one day goes past his fence and into the woods. He runs into a wild cat also called a clan cat. After he fends off the clan cat he meets two other cats who offer him the option to join the clan. Rusty decides that he will leave his home and join the clan.
Once he joins the clan his name is switched to Finepaw. He then embarks on an enchanting journey to become a warrior cat.
I liked this book because it was action packed and full of suspense. I would recommend this book to readers who like cats and fantasy.
Reviewed by Timmy
tags: series, action, adventure, animals, cats
By Erin Hunter
The main character in the story is a house cat named Rusty who one day goes past his fence and into the woods. He runs into a wild cat also called a clan cat. After he fends off the clan cat he meets two other cats who offer him the option to join the clan. Rusty decides that he will leave his home and join the clan.
Once he joins the clan his name is switched to Finepaw. He then embarks on an enchanting journey to become a warrior cat.
I liked this book because it was action packed and full of suspense. I would recommend this book to readers who like cats and fantasy.
Reviewed by Timmy
tags: series, action, adventure, animals, cats
Stolen
By Lucy Christopher
I give Stolen by Lucy Christopher a five star review because it is an amazing page turner. Stolen is about a girl named Gemma who was supposed to be getting on a plane to Vietnam in an hour with her parents, but someone else has a different life plan for Gemma. It all starts when a guy named Ty offers to buy Gemma's coffee for her, and then asks her to sit down and talk. Ty asks Gemma, "Wouldn't you rather go to Australia?" Gemma answers sarcastically, "Sure, doesn't everyone want to go there?!" Then, a few minutes later Ty grabs her by the wrist, pulls her away, and the world goes dark. When she wakes up she's in a bed in the middle of nowhere. Soon, she figures out that the middle of nowhere is the middle of Australia with literally no people other than them for hundreds of miles. Ty then expects her to love him. Ty loves so much but when Gemma gets bit by a poisonous snake will Ty let Gemma die , or will he show himself to the police and get arrested to save Gemma's life? Will Gemma love Ty back or will she try to escape? Read Stolen by Lucy Christopher to find out.
Reviewed by Valerie
tags: YA, realistic fiction, kidnapping, romance?, abuse
By Lucy Christopher
I give Stolen by Lucy Christopher a five star review because it is an amazing page turner. Stolen is about a girl named Gemma who was supposed to be getting on a plane to Vietnam in an hour with her parents, but someone else has a different life plan for Gemma. It all starts when a guy named Ty offers to buy Gemma's coffee for her, and then asks her to sit down and talk. Ty asks Gemma, "Wouldn't you rather go to Australia?" Gemma answers sarcastically, "Sure, doesn't everyone want to go there?!" Then, a few minutes later Ty grabs her by the wrist, pulls her away, and the world goes dark. When she wakes up she's in a bed in the middle of nowhere. Soon, she figures out that the middle of nowhere is the middle of Australia with literally no people other than them for hundreds of miles. Ty then expects her to love him. Ty loves so much but when Gemma gets bit by a poisonous snake will Ty let Gemma die , or will he show himself to the police and get arrested to save Gemma's life? Will Gemma love Ty back or will she try to escape? Read Stolen by Lucy Christopher to find out.
Reviewed by Valerie
tags: YA, realistic fiction, kidnapping, romance?, abuse
Mr. Lemocello's Library (Mr. Lemoncello's Library #1)
By Chris Grabenstein
To rate Mr. Lemoncello's Library I would rate it a 10! Because it's a mystery and they need to get out of the library and they need to find and solve clues. If you like mysteries and clue solving this is the book for you!
10 Star Rating!!!
Reviewed by Lily
tags: mystery, series, library, books about books, games
By Chris Grabenstein
To rate Mr. Lemoncello's Library I would rate it a 10! Because it's a mystery and they need to get out of the library and they need to find and solve clues. If you like mysteries and clue solving this is the book for you!
10 Star Rating!!!
Reviewed by Lily
tags: mystery, series, library, books about books, games
Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game (Mr. Lemoncello's Library #4)
By Chris Grabenstein
Mr. Lemoncello's Library #4 is a very great book. Mr. Lemoncello creates a virtual reality game for 3 teens, to race through. The prize is having their own show on TV. The teams are Kyle and his friends, Charles and some 8th graders, and some kids that are stars on TV. Haley, Kyle's friend,s is one of them. They all play games related to different types of fiction. Mythology, comics, horror, even historical fiction. In the end Haley wins but Kyle and his friends are invited to be on the show with Haley.
Reviewed by Charlotte
tags: series, library, books about books, mystery, games
By Chris Grabenstein
Mr. Lemoncello's Library #4 is a very great book. Mr. Lemoncello creates a virtual reality game for 3 teens, to race through. The prize is having their own show on TV. The teams are Kyle and his friends, Charles and some 8th graders, and some kids that are stars on TV. Haley, Kyle's friend,s is one of them. They all play games related to different types of fiction. Mythology, comics, horror, even historical fiction. In the end Haley wins but Kyle and his friends are invited to be on the show with Haley.
Reviewed by Charlotte
tags: series, library, books about books, mystery, games
The Magician's Nephew (The Chronicles of Narnia)
By C.S. Lewis
I liked this book but, I don't think it would be the best bok I have ever read. This book has quite a lot of fantasy, I'm not much of a fantasy person, but I gave it a try. If you like fantasy then you should read this book. I would rate this book: 3 1/2 Stars
Reviewed by Arielle
tags: series, fantasy, classic, adventure, religion
By C.S. Lewis
I liked this book but, I don't think it would be the best bok I have ever read. This book has quite a lot of fantasy, I'm not much of a fantasy person, but I gave it a try. If you like fantasy then you should read this book. I would rate this book: 3 1/2 Stars
Reviewed by Arielle
tags: series, fantasy, classic, adventure, religion
The War That Saved My Life
By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Ada is a 10 year old girl that leaves her mean mom. It was during WW2 when kids were taken out of London to be safe in the country. Ada got a new happy life.
Reviewed by Maya
tags: historical fiction, series, great stone face, WW2, child abuse
By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Ada is a 10 year old girl that leaves her mean mom. It was during WW2 when kids were taken out of London to be safe in the country. Ada got a new happy life.
Reviewed by Maya
tags: historical fiction, series, great stone face, WW2, child abuse
The New Ashley (Sleepover Girls)
By Jen Jones
Ashley is one of the Sleepover Girls. She is the only one in her group that likes fashion. Sometimes she feels lonely. But one day a girl named Sophie comes and everything changes. Sophie takes Ashley away from her friends. The Sleepover Girls are upset that Ashley isn't spending time with them anymore. Sophie has a big sleepover and says sorry to the other girls, also they have manicures and pedicures.
Reviewed by Sophia
tags: realistic fiction, series, friendship, fashion
By Jen Jones
Ashley is one of the Sleepover Girls. She is the only one in her group that likes fashion. Sometimes she feels lonely. But one day a girl named Sophie comes and everything changes. Sophie takes Ashley away from her friends. The Sleepover Girls are upset that Ashley isn't spending time with them anymore. Sophie has a big sleepover and says sorry to the other girls, also they have manicures and pedicures.
Reviewed by Sophia
tags: realistic fiction, series, friendship, fashion
Return of the Padawan (Star Wars Jedi Academy #2)
By Jeffrey Brown
Star Wars Jedi Academy: Return of the Padawan by Jeffrey Brown is a great book. It's a good second book in the Jedi Academy series. The Jedi Academy is like real life even though it is Star Wars it still has stuff like, real life problems with bullys and other things. What I really like about the series is it's not a normal comic, the main character Roan journals in it and there are pages about stiff like, Roan's report card, and things Yoda said this week. Roan has a little brother named Ollie and once in a while there's a page that has a letter from him to Roan. In all book one and two in Jedi Academy are really good. I am working on the third one right now. I highly recommend this book it's such a good series so far. I give it five out of five stars.
Reviewed by Ben
tags: series, star wars, school, illustrated, bullies
By Jeffrey Brown
Star Wars Jedi Academy: Return of the Padawan by Jeffrey Brown is a great book. It's a good second book in the Jedi Academy series. The Jedi Academy is like real life even though it is Star Wars it still has stuff like, real life problems with bullys and other things. What I really like about the series is it's not a normal comic, the main character Roan journals in it and there are pages about stiff like, Roan's report card, and things Yoda said this week. Roan has a little brother named Ollie and once in a while there's a page that has a letter from him to Roan. In all book one and two in Jedi Academy are really good. I am working on the third one right now. I highly recommend this book it's such a good series so far. I give it five out of five stars.
Reviewed by Ben
tags: series, star wars, school, illustrated, bullies
Bird and Squirrel: All Tangled Up
By James Burks
I give this book 5 stars because it's exciting and fun to read. The book is about a bird and 3 squirrels. The squirrel's names are Squirrel, Red, and Birdie. The bird's name is Bird. It's about their adventure to find bigfeet. When the mom left to go drop some stuff off they went to look for the big feet. Later they got webbed up by a giant spider, then Birdie saved everyone.
Red's the mom, Squirrel's the dad, Birdie's their daughter, and Bird's the fun uncle.
Reviewed by Judah.
tags: graphic novel, animals, humor, series
By James Burks
I give this book 5 stars because it's exciting and fun to read. The book is about a bird and 3 squirrels. The squirrel's names are Squirrel, Red, and Birdie. The bird's name is Bird. It's about their adventure to find bigfeet. When the mom left to go drop some stuff off they went to look for the big feet. Later they got webbed up by a giant spider, then Birdie saved everyone.
Red's the mom, Squirrel's the dad, Birdie's their daughter, and Bird's the fun uncle.
Reviewed by Judah.
tags: graphic novel, animals, humor, series
Willow's Boy-Crazy Birthday (Sleepover Girls)
By Jen Jones
I really liked this book.
Willow and her twin brother, Winston, are planning their Halloween birthday party. Willow's three best friends always have a sleepover the night before the birthday party. Willow is nervous about being a hostess and wants everything to go well. Luckily Willow has the Sleepover Girls (her friends) to help her while her brother does nothing.
Reviewed by Sophia
tags: realistic fiction, twins, birthday party, series, friendship
By Jen Jones
I really liked this book.
Willow and her twin brother, Winston, are planning their Halloween birthday party. Willow's three best friends always have a sleepover the night before the birthday party. Willow is nervous about being a hostess and wants everything to go well. Luckily Willow has the Sleepover Girls (her friends) to help her while her brother does nothing.
Reviewed by Sophia
tags: realistic fiction, twins, birthday party, series, friendship
The Name of God is Mercy
By Pope Francis
The Name of God is Mercy is one of those wonderful books which opens to us the heart of a great person. It reveals to us part of the depth and beauty of His Holiness Pope Francis' unique relationship with God - the christian God, our merciful father. This book shows us only why Pope Francis emphasizes mercy in his words and actions.
Reviewed by Michael
tags: nonfiction, religion, christianity, Pope Frankie
By Pope Francis
The Name of God is Mercy is one of those wonderful books which opens to us the heart of a great person. It reveals to us part of the depth and beauty of His Holiness Pope Francis' unique relationship with God - the christian God, our merciful father. This book shows us only why Pope Francis emphasizes mercy in his words and actions.
Reviewed by Michael
tags: nonfiction, religion, christianity, Pope Frankie
Super Heroes Save the Day
By Trey King
I am reviewing a Superman, Batman, and Robin book, also known as "Super Heroes Save the Day!" I hate when Joker and Harley QUinn throw a big pie at the city. I hate when Joker and Bain find Batman's hideout with a atnk drill. I like when RObin swoops and knocks down Mr. Freeze. And I like when he shoots bullets at the Joker. I hate when Joker, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and Bain take over the city. I hate when they try to shoot Batman.
Reviewed by Micah
tags: superheroes, super powers, Batman, Superman, Lego, I can read
By Trey King
I am reviewing a Superman, Batman, and Robin book, also known as "Super Heroes Save the Day!" I hate when Joker and Harley QUinn throw a big pie at the city. I hate when Joker and Bain find Batman's hideout with a atnk drill. I like when RObin swoops and knocks down Mr. Freeze. And I like when he shoots bullets at the Joker. I hate when Joker, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and Bain take over the city. I hate when they try to shoot Batman.
Reviewed by Micah
tags: superheroes, super powers, Batman, Superman, Lego, I can read
Lentil
By Robert McCloskey
There was once a boy named Lentil. He wanted to sing but couldn't, when he tried to only wind sounds came out. So he saved up to buy a harmonica. He played whenever he could. He played to school. There was an old man named Sneep, he didn't like Lentil's music. The great Col. Carter who had been away for years was finally coming back. They were decorating the town and Lentil was going to play. Col. Carter was just pulling in the town, the town was waiting for him and Lentil was getting ready to play. Then they heard Sneep slurping a lemon and it made the band pucker and they could not play. When Col. Carter stepped from the train Lentil played "Comin' 'Round the Mountain." Col. Carter loved it.
That is the story of Lentil.
Reviewed by Reed and Oliver
tags: picture book, classic, music, parades
By Robert McCloskey
There was once a boy named Lentil. He wanted to sing but couldn't, when he tried to only wind sounds came out. So he saved up to buy a harmonica. He played whenever he could. He played to school. There was an old man named Sneep, he didn't like Lentil's music. The great Col. Carter who had been away for years was finally coming back. They were decorating the town and Lentil was going to play. Col. Carter was just pulling in the town, the town was waiting for him and Lentil was getting ready to play. Then they heard Sneep slurping a lemon and it made the band pucker and they could not play. When Col. Carter stepped from the train Lentil played "Comin' 'Round the Mountain." Col. Carter loved it.
That is the story of Lentil.
Reviewed by Reed and Oliver
tags: picture book, classic, music, parades
The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane (Black Hollow Lane #1)
By Julia Nobel
The Book The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane by Julia Nobel is a thrilling adventure and a page-turning mystery. It is about an American girl going to an English boarding school that her dad went to when he was young. At the school she searches for more answers about her lost dad. This book is great for Harry Potter fans and anyone looking for a good mystery.
Reviewed by Amelia
tags: mystery, boarding school, thriller, secret orders
By Julia Nobel
The Book The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane by Julia Nobel is a thrilling adventure and a page-turning mystery. It is about an American girl going to an English boarding school that her dad went to when he was young. At the school she searches for more answers about her lost dad. This book is great for Harry Potter fans and anyone looking for a good mystery.
Reviewed by Amelia
tags: mystery, boarding school, thriller, secret orders
A True Home (Heartwood Hotel #1)
By Kallie George
I think that this book is very sweet and loving. A mouse that loses everything she has. Her family, her home, and friends. But soon a whole new adventure starts! I love this book because it has animals, is not funny, and is serious.
I give this book...
5 Stars!
*****
Reviewed by Arielle
tags: animals, mice, illustrated, cute, friendship
By Kallie George
I think that this book is very sweet and loving. A mouse that loses everything she has. Her family, her home, and friends. But soon a whole new adventure starts! I love this book because it has animals, is not funny, and is serious.
I give this book...
5 Stars!
*****
Reviewed by Arielle
tags: animals, mice, illustrated, cute, friendship
Encyclopedia Brown (series)
By Donald Sobol
Encyclopedia Brown are short mysteries that are very enjoyable to read. Encyclopedia is given a mystery to solve but when he solves it it is not an obvious answer. You either figure out the answer yourself or find it in the back of the book. Sometimes you can find the answer sometimes you can't but Encyclopedia always finds it!
Reviewed by Lilly
tags: classic, mystery, short
By Donald Sobol
Encyclopedia Brown are short mysteries that are very enjoyable to read. Encyclopedia is given a mystery to solve but when he solves it it is not an obvious answer. You either figure out the answer yourself or find it in the back of the book. Sometimes you can find the answer sometimes you can't but Encyclopedia always finds it!
Reviewed by Lilly
tags: classic, mystery, short
One Tough Chick (Annabelle Unleashed #4)
By Leslie Margolis
I think you should read this book because it was funny. If you like funny love stories you should read this book. I think you should be about 10-12 to be able to read this book. For a scale of 1-5 stars I would say 5 stars (*****) in my opinion it was very good, so you should read it. :)
reviewed by anonymous
tags: realistic fiction, school, talent show
By Leslie Margolis
I think you should read this book because it was funny. If you like funny love stories you should read this book. I think you should be about 10-12 to be able to read this book. For a scale of 1-5 stars I would say 5 stars (*****) in my opinion it was very good, so you should read it. :)
reviewed by anonymous
tags: realistic fiction, school, talent show
The Cruel Prince (The Folk of Air #1)
By Holly Black
The Cruel Prince is about a girl who was kidnapped and taken to Fairieland with her sisters when she was seven years old. Ten years later, Jude has almost no memory of life in the human world and has been raised like a fairiechild, despite being mortal. Most fairies accept her, like her adoptive parents Madoc and Oriana, but others outright hate her, like Prince Carden, the youngest son of the High King of Fairie. For Jude, life is about as normal as it can get in Fairie, until Prince Carden's older brother, Prince Dain, asks her to become one of his spies, based solely on the fact she can lie, which fairies cannot do. Jude is forced into the world of palace intrigue, and treacherous plots. When the unthinkable happens, Jude must find a way to keep herself and her alliances (spies don't to "friends") safe before they all end up dead. Bright, sunshiney book, right?
Reviewed by Grace
tags: YA, series, dark fantasy, politics, spies
By Holly Black
The Cruel Prince is about a girl who was kidnapped and taken to Fairieland with her sisters when she was seven years old. Ten years later, Jude has almost no memory of life in the human world and has been raised like a fairiechild, despite being mortal. Most fairies accept her, like her adoptive parents Madoc and Oriana, but others outright hate her, like Prince Carden, the youngest son of the High King of Fairie. For Jude, life is about as normal as it can get in Fairie, until Prince Carden's older brother, Prince Dain, asks her to become one of his spies, based solely on the fact she can lie, which fairies cannot do. Jude is forced into the world of palace intrigue, and treacherous plots. When the unthinkable happens, Jude must find a way to keep herself and her alliances (spies don't to "friends") safe before they all end up dead. Bright, sunshiney book, right?
Reviewed by Grace
tags: YA, series, dark fantasy, politics, spies
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
By James Patterson
This book review is about Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, The author is James Patterson and yes this author might sound familiar since he has wrote more than 50 books. Now the characters of this book are: Rafe (the main character), Leo (Rafe's only friend), Georgia (Rafe's little sister), Jules (Rafe's mom), and Carl (Rafe's stepfather but Rafe calls him Bear). This book is about Leo gives Rafe a challenge to break all the school rules before school is over it is called Operation Rafe. Will Rafe accept the challenge? Will they get in trouble? Read for yourself and find out! It is a really funny book.
Reviewed by Lauren
tags: realistic fiction, school, better than the movie, funny, series
By James Patterson
This book review is about Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, The author is James Patterson and yes this author might sound familiar since he has wrote more than 50 books. Now the characters of this book are: Rafe (the main character), Leo (Rafe's only friend), Georgia (Rafe's little sister), Jules (Rafe's mom), and Carl (Rafe's stepfather but Rafe calls him Bear). This book is about Leo gives Rafe a challenge to break all the school rules before school is over it is called Operation Rafe. Will Rafe accept the challenge? Will they get in trouble? Read for yourself and find out! It is a really funny book.
Reviewed by Lauren
tags: realistic fiction, school, better than the movie, funny, series
The Secrets of Mirror Bay (Nancy Drew Mysteries #49)
By Carolyn Keene
Nancy goes in vacation with her friends on Mirror Bay. She has two mysteries to solve, the first one is finding a child's Russian coach that had supposedly been lowered into the lake 150 years ago in a glass box. The second mystery is to find the "green man" that lives in the first and is said to be a sorcerer. Nancy uncovers the green man's reasons for scaring people as well as the real reason he is there. She even finds the child's Russian coach at the bottom of the bay.
Reviewed by anonymous
tags: classic, mystery, heroine
By Carolyn Keene
Nancy goes in vacation with her friends on Mirror Bay. She has two mysteries to solve, the first one is finding a child's Russian coach that had supposedly been lowered into the lake 150 years ago in a glass box. The second mystery is to find the "green man" that lives in the first and is said to be a sorcerer. Nancy uncovers the green man's reasons for scaring people as well as the real reason he is there. She even finds the child's Russian coach at the bottom of the bay.
Reviewed by anonymous
tags: classic, mystery, heroine
The Hidden Window Mystery (Nancy Drew Mysteries #34)
By Carolyn Keene
Nancy goes to visit her friend in Charlottesville when she sees an ad in the newspaper for a missing medieval stained glass window. Nancy encounters other mysteries while solving the stain glass window mystery including the mysterious screeches coming from Cumberland Manor. In the end Nancy finds he missing stain glass window as well as finds the screeches are peacocks!
Reviewed by anonymous
tags: classic, mystery, heroine
By Carolyn Keene
Nancy goes to visit her friend in Charlottesville when she sees an ad in the newspaper for a missing medieval stained glass window. Nancy encounters other mysteries while solving the stain glass window mystery including the mysterious screeches coming from Cumberland Manor. In the end Nancy finds he missing stain glass window as well as finds the screeches are peacocks!
Reviewed by anonymous
tags: classic, mystery, heroine
The Clue of the Leaning Chimney (Nancy Drew Mysteries #26)
By Carolyn Keene
Nancy's friend Dick Milton borrowed an antique Chinese vase from a Chinese man called Mr. Soong. Nancy is also told about a place with a leaning chimney that has a special deposit of fine while clay. Both searches lead to an enclosed part of the woods. In the end she gets back the pot and finds the clay. She also finds some friends of Mr. Soong's that have been missing for 4 1/2 years!
Reviewed by anonymous
tags: classic, mystery, heroine
By Carolyn Keene
Nancy's friend Dick Milton borrowed an antique Chinese vase from a Chinese man called Mr. Soong. Nancy is also told about a place with a leaning chimney that has a special deposit of fine while clay. Both searches lead to an enclosed part of the woods. In the end she gets back the pot and finds the clay. She also finds some friends of Mr. Soong's that have been missing for 4 1/2 years!
Reviewed by anonymous
tags: classic, mystery, heroine
War Horse
By Michael Morpurgo
War Horse is about a horse that goes to war, in the first world war. He helps both English and the Germans, and he does all different kids of things. He makes it through the war just to see his well loved owner Albert.
Reviewed by Charlotte
tags: historical fiction, WW1, animals, horses, army, adventure, better than the movie
By Michael Morpurgo
War Horse is about a horse that goes to war, in the first world war. He helps both English and the Germans, and he does all different kids of things. He makes it through the war just to see his well loved owner Albert.
Reviewed by Charlotte
tags: historical fiction, WW1, animals, horses, army, adventure, better than the movie
Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race (Mr. Lemoncello's Library #3)
By Chris Grabenstein
Kyle and his friends run around the USA to find clues to different facts about people in order to find out who will go on tour with Mr. Lemoncello. But then a lady comes and says Mr. Lemoncello is a fraud. Kyle must prove they are wrong before time runs out.
Reviewed by Charlotte
tags: series, mystery, library, adventure, books about books
By Chris Grabenstein
Kyle and his friends run around the USA to find clues to different facts about people in order to find out who will go on tour with Mr. Lemoncello. But then a lady comes and says Mr. Lemoncello is a fraud. Kyle must prove they are wrong before time runs out.
Reviewed by Charlotte
tags: series, mystery, library, adventure, books about books
The Mystery on Cabin Island (Hardy Boys #8)
By Franklin W. Dixon
Frank and Joe Hardy are invited to stay on Cabin Island but in return of the nice gesture are asked to solve two mysteries. One is to find Mr. Jefferson's missing grandson and the other is to find 12 missing ceremonial medals. Which they do successfully over Christmas break.
Reviewed by Charlotte
tags: classic, mystery, Christmas
By Franklin W. Dixon
Frank and Joe Hardy are invited to stay on Cabin Island but in return of the nice gesture are asked to solve two mysteries. One is to find Mr. Jefferson's missing grandson and the other is to find 12 missing ceremonial medals. Which they do successfully over Christmas break.
Reviewed by Charlotte
tags: classic, mystery, Christmas
The Hidden Stairs and Magic Carpet (Secrets of Droon #1)
By Tony Abbott
One sunny day Eric invited his two best friends, Neal and Julie, to play soccer at his house. But his mother tells him to clean the basement. Eric and his friends go downstairs but Neal kicks the ball into a small side room. When the ball tumbles down a mysterious staircase Eric and his friends are introduced to the magical world of Droon.
This book is so good you'll want to read the whole series!
Reviewed by Timmy
tags: series, fantasy, magic, adventure
By Tony Abbott
One sunny day Eric invited his two best friends, Neal and Julie, to play soccer at his house. But his mother tells him to clean the basement. Eric and his friends go downstairs but Neal kicks the ball into a small side room. When the ball tumbles down a mysterious staircase Eric and his friends are introduced to the magical world of Droon.
This book is so good you'll want to read the whole series!
Reviewed by Timmy
tags: series, fantasy, magic, adventure
Who Was Michael Jackson?
By Megan Stine
I just read "Who Was Michael Jackson?" by Megan Stine. It's so awesome I had to read it again. I mean who would have known that his hair caught on fire while filming a Pepsi commercial? If you like learning about records and all sorts of stuff about music you will like this book.
Reviewed by Grayson
tags: nonfiction, biography, music, king of pop
By Megan Stine
I just read "Who Was Michael Jackson?" by Megan Stine. It's so awesome I had to read it again. I mean who would have known that his hair caught on fire while filming a Pepsi commercial? If you like learning about records and all sorts of stuff about music you will like this book.
Reviewed by Grayson
tags: nonfiction, biography, music, king of pop
I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906
By Lauren Tarshis
I just read "I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906" by Lauren Tarshis. I think it's a good book because it shows you people living a common lifestyle in 1906 but there is also a unique part about them, and for instance there was a boy in the story who got a gold nugget from his Granpa. My point is it's a good book, peace out.
Reviewed by Grayson
tags: historical fiction, disaster fiction, adventure
By Lauren Tarshis
I just read "I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906" by Lauren Tarshis. I think it's a good book because it shows you people living a common lifestyle in 1906 but there is also a unique part about them, and for instance there was a boy in the story who got a gold nugget from his Granpa. My point is it's a good book, peace out.
Reviewed by Grayson
tags: historical fiction, disaster fiction, adventure
The Lemonade Crime
By Jacqueline Davies
It was Jessie and Evan's fourth day of fourth grade. The previous week $208 disappeared from Evan's shirt pocket. They think Scott Spencer is the culprit. But is he?
Join Jessie, Evan, and the rest of their class as they put Scott on trial on this exciting sequel to The Lemonade War.
If you liked The Lemonade War, you'll love this book.
Reviewed by Timmy
tags: series, realistic fiction, mystery, justice, law, playground
By Jacqueline Davies
It was Jessie and Evan's fourth day of fourth grade. The previous week $208 disappeared from Evan's shirt pocket. They think Scott Spencer is the culprit. But is he?
Join Jessie, Evan, and the rest of their class as they put Scott on trial on this exciting sequel to The Lemonade War.
If you liked The Lemonade War, you'll love this book.
Reviewed by Timmy
tags: series, realistic fiction, mystery, justice, law, playground
Shadow Weaver
By MarcyKate Connolly
Shadow Weaver is about a young girl named Emmeline who was born with the ability to control the shadows. Her best friend is her shadow who is named Dar. Together, Emmeline and Dar play games and pull tricks on the servants at Emmeline's parents' grand estate. However, after one too many tricks gone wrong, Emmeline's parents start to believe her magic is dangerous so they jump at the chance when a mysterious woman named Lady Aisling offers a cure. After a man with Lady Aisling is discovered in a coma, everyone suspects Emmeline. Faced with criminal charges, Emmeline and Dar are forced to run away. Dar says she knows a spell that will make her flesh and help set everything right. Emmeline starts to gather the ingredients, but begins to doubt that Dar is as loyal and truthful as Emmeline always thought she was. This is a great dark fantasy story that will make you question if shadows really are as flat to the wall or ground as they seem.
Reviewed by Grace
tags: fantasy, series, magic, spooky, mystery
By MarcyKate Connolly
Shadow Weaver is about a young girl named Emmeline who was born with the ability to control the shadows. Her best friend is her shadow who is named Dar. Together, Emmeline and Dar play games and pull tricks on the servants at Emmeline's parents' grand estate. However, after one too many tricks gone wrong, Emmeline's parents start to believe her magic is dangerous so they jump at the chance when a mysterious woman named Lady Aisling offers a cure. After a man with Lady Aisling is discovered in a coma, everyone suspects Emmeline. Faced with criminal charges, Emmeline and Dar are forced to run away. Dar says she knows a spell that will make her flesh and help set everything right. Emmeline starts to gather the ingredients, but begins to doubt that Dar is as loyal and truthful as Emmeline always thought she was. This is a great dark fantasy story that will make you question if shadows really are as flat to the wall or ground as they seem.
Reviewed by Grace
tags: fantasy, series, magic, spooky, mystery
Who Was Milton Hershey?
By James Buckley Jr
I just read Who Was Milton Hershey for the second time, because I liked it so much the first time, I just had to read it again. The book talks about Milton Hershey's life and what he accomplished while he was alive. It turns out he used to make caramels! Anyone who likes chocolate and caramels will enjoy this book!
Reviewed by Grayson
tags: nonfiction, biography, chocolate
By James Buckley Jr
I just read Who Was Milton Hershey for the second time, because I liked it so much the first time, I just had to read it again. The book talks about Milton Hershey's life and what he accomplished while he was alive. It turns out he used to make caramels! Anyone who likes chocolate and caramels will enjoy this book!
Reviewed by Grayson
tags: nonfiction, biography, chocolate
Legend
By Marie Lu
The realistic fiction book Legend by Marie Lu is an action packed story about a criminal who should be a hero. I think the theme of this book is you should always keep trying to do what's right no matter what. I think this is because the protagonist Day had so many opportunities to hide away and be safe but he chose to do what's right and save the people he loved. I would rate this book a 4 1/2 out of 5 because there was something missing I just can't figure out what. I would recommend this book to people who like a book that's action packed to the last word.
Reviewed by Kate
tags: YA, series, dystopia, post apocalyptic, action, adventure, light romance
By Marie Lu
The realistic fiction book Legend by Marie Lu is an action packed story about a criminal who should be a hero. I think the theme of this book is you should always keep trying to do what's right no matter what. I think this is because the protagonist Day had so many opportunities to hide away and be safe but he chose to do what's right and save the people he loved. I would rate this book a 4 1/2 out of 5 because there was something missing I just can't figure out what. I would recommend this book to people who like a book that's action packed to the last word.
Reviewed by Kate
tags: YA, series, dystopia, post apocalyptic, action, adventure, light romance
Whisper to Me
By Nick Lake
Whisper to Me by Nick Lake is a realistic fiction book of a really messed up love letter (email). Cass, the protagonist, hears a voice and that voice is what led her to losing her only friend, but if he forgives her he will meet her on the pier. It takes place in Oakwood, New jersey, where the Houdini Killer has recently been taking "sex workers." I think the theme of this book is love yourself so you can love others because they believe the "voice" is a manifestation of Cass' inner hatred toward herself and when she loves herself so will the voice. I would rate Whisper to Me a 5 out of 5 because it had a really good storyline and the way it was written from Cass' perspective really got me involved.
Reviewed by Kate
tags: YA, realistic fiction, romance, mental health, mystery
By Nick Lake
Whisper to Me by Nick Lake is a realistic fiction book of a really messed up love letter (email). Cass, the protagonist, hears a voice and that voice is what led her to losing her only friend, but if he forgives her he will meet her on the pier. It takes place in Oakwood, New jersey, where the Houdini Killer has recently been taking "sex workers." I think the theme of this book is love yourself so you can love others because they believe the "voice" is a manifestation of Cass' inner hatred toward herself and when she loves herself so will the voice. I would rate Whisper to Me a 5 out of 5 because it had a really good storyline and the way it was written from Cass' perspective really got me involved.
Reviewed by Kate
tags: YA, realistic fiction, romance, mental health, mystery
Playing With Fire (Slayers #3)
By C.J. Hill
Slayers: Playing With Fire by C.J. Hill is a fictional book about dragons and what their impact would be if they were real. It takes place in Virginia, and Maryland. The main character Tori Hampton is a senators daughter. Everyone says she's a prissy stuck-up snob but in the end she saves them all. I think the theme of Slayers is that if you believe in yourself you can do anything. I think this is because at the end of the book Tory believed in herself abd they succeeded. I would give Slayers a 5 out of 5 rating because it had everything I like, adventure, mystery, suspense, fiction, and a little bit of romance. If you like these things I would recommend Slayers: Playing With Fire.
Reviewed by Kate
tags: YA, series, super powers, dragons, fantasy, adventure
By C.J. Hill
Slayers: Playing With Fire by C.J. Hill is a fictional book about dragons and what their impact would be if they were real. It takes place in Virginia, and Maryland. The main character Tori Hampton is a senators daughter. Everyone says she's a prissy stuck-up snob but in the end she saves them all. I think the theme of Slayers is that if you believe in yourself you can do anything. I think this is because at the end of the book Tory believed in herself abd they succeeded. I would give Slayers a 5 out of 5 rating because it had everything I like, adventure, mystery, suspense, fiction, and a little bit of romance. If you like these things I would recommend Slayers: Playing With Fire.
Reviewed by Kate
tags: YA, series, super powers, dragons, fantasy, adventure
Night
By Elie Wiesel
The book Night by Elie Wiesel is about a twelve year old boy named Eliezer. Chapter one writes about how Nazis deported all the Jews in sight. Eliezer and his family are herded into ghettos. Eliezer and his dad lie about their ages so they are seen as "strong" men. They are shipped to Auschwitz where they witness people being killed and other sick people dying slowly and painfully. They have to run everyday and serve as "slaves" for the Nazis.
Reviewed by Emily
tags: YA, historical fiction, WW2, biography
By Elie Wiesel
The book Night by Elie Wiesel is about a twelve year old boy named Eliezer. Chapter one writes about how Nazis deported all the Jews in sight. Eliezer and his family are herded into ghettos. Eliezer and his dad lie about their ages so they are seen as "strong" men. They are shipped to Auschwitz where they witness people being killed and other sick people dying slowly and painfully. They have to run everyday and serve as "slaves" for the Nazis.
Reviewed by Emily
tags: YA, historical fiction, WW2, biography
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
By Eleanor Coerr
The Book Sadako by Eleanor Coerr is a book about a young girl, Sadako, who learns that she has leukemia, the aftermath of an atomic bomb the United States dropped on the city of Hiroshima, Japan. Sadako wanted to have 1,000 paper cranes hanging in her hopsital bedroom because according to an old myth, in order to heal and recover from leukemia you needed to make 1,000 paper cranes. All of Sadako's friends came and visited her and made cranes. Even her siblings contributed lots of cranes before passing away.
Reviewed by Emily
tags: historical fiction, Japan, death+dying
By Eleanor Coerr
The Book Sadako by Eleanor Coerr is a book about a young girl, Sadako, who learns that she has leukemia, the aftermath of an atomic bomb the United States dropped on the city of Hiroshima, Japan. Sadako wanted to have 1,000 paper cranes hanging in her hopsital bedroom because according to an old myth, in order to heal and recover from leukemia you needed to make 1,000 paper cranes. All of Sadako's friends came and visited her and made cranes. Even her siblings contributed lots of cranes before passing away.
Reviewed by Emily
tags: historical fiction, Japan, death+dying
New Shoes
by Sara Varon
The book New Shoes by Sara Varon is about a donkey who is a shoemaker in the jungle. His shoes are famous and one day a celebrity asks for shoes made by him. Francis (the donkey) counts on his friend Nigel to get his supplies for his shoes. But when he goes to get his supplies for his shoes Nigel is missing. So Francis and his friend Rhonda set out to find Nigel and Francis's supplies. This book is really fun and educational because the author puts many facts about the jungle in it. I would recommend this book to people who like adventure and animals. I would give this book four and half stars!
Reviewed by Amelia
tags: graphic novel, animals, music, cute
by Sara Varon
The book New Shoes by Sara Varon is about a donkey who is a shoemaker in the jungle. His shoes are famous and one day a celebrity asks for shoes made by him. Francis (the donkey) counts on his friend Nigel to get his supplies for his shoes. But when he goes to get his supplies for his shoes Nigel is missing. So Francis and his friend Rhonda set out to find Nigel and Francis's supplies. This book is really fun and educational because the author puts many facts about the jungle in it. I would recommend this book to people who like adventure and animals. I would give this book four and half stars!
Reviewed by Amelia
tags: graphic novel, animals, music, cute
Shelters of Stone (Earth's Children #5)
By Jean M. Auel
Shelter of Stone is the 5th book in Jean M. Auel's Earth's Children series. The series is about a woman Ayla who was orphaned at a young age going through a very exciting and eventful life. The shelters of stone are the homes of Ayla's mate's people the Zelandonii. I think the big idea of the shelters of stone is that no matter what people think you should always be true to yourself. I think this is because Ayla was tricked by a jealous woman and faced the ridicule of the cave with her chin held high and soon it was the jealous woman's turn to be embarrassed. I would rate Shelter of Stone a 4 out of 5 because the author had excessive descriptions of plants that had no part in the book. I would recommend this book for people who would like a history lesson with twists, turns, intrigue, and the no so subtleties of romance.
Reviewed by Kate
tags: adult, historical fiction, cro-magnon, neanderthal, romance, adventure
By Jean M. Auel
Shelter of Stone is the 5th book in Jean M. Auel's Earth's Children series. The series is about a woman Ayla who was orphaned at a young age going through a very exciting and eventful life. The shelters of stone are the homes of Ayla's mate's people the Zelandonii. I think the big idea of the shelters of stone is that no matter what people think you should always be true to yourself. I think this is because Ayla was tricked by a jealous woman and faced the ridicule of the cave with her chin held high and soon it was the jealous woman's turn to be embarrassed. I would rate Shelter of Stone a 4 out of 5 because the author had excessive descriptions of plants that had no part in the book. I would recommend this book for people who would like a history lesson with twists, turns, intrigue, and the no so subtleties of romance.
Reviewed by Kate
tags: adult, historical fiction, cro-magnon, neanderthal, romance, adventure
The Puppy Place: Buddy
by Ellen Miles
This is a junior fiction book written by Ellen Miles, an author from Vermont who loves to write about dogs and their personalities.
In this particular book the main character, Lizzy, falls in love with a dog family she finds in the animal shelter. After a long struggle with her mom, Lizzy finally persuades her to foster the puppies and their mother.
The most hilarious scene is when Buddy ends up sleep in his own food. Buddy has to learn how to eat without nursing. They give him some puppy warm food that he does not recognize as food and just sleeps in it!
I recommend this book to anyone who loves puppies and their funny ways.
Reviewed by John.
tags: series, animals, dogs, cute
by Ellen Miles
This is a junior fiction book written by Ellen Miles, an author from Vermont who loves to write about dogs and their personalities.
In this particular book the main character, Lizzy, falls in love with a dog family she finds in the animal shelter. After a long struggle with her mom, Lizzy finally persuades her to foster the puppies and their mother.
The most hilarious scene is when Buddy ends up sleep in his own food. Buddy has to learn how to eat without nursing. They give him some puppy warm food that he does not recognize as food and just sleeps in it!
I recommend this book to anyone who loves puppies and their funny ways.
Reviewed by John.
tags: series, animals, dogs, cute
Word of Mouse
By James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein
Raised in a laboratory science a baby a blue mouse named Isaiah who can talk and laugh and read like me and you wanted to do something amazing, so he set out to find a way to help save his family from the horrible place. But he can only do so by leaving his mischief behind.
He was hard at work unaware of what he may come upon which turned out to be a 12 year old girl Hailey who helped Isaiah save his family, Isaiah started to lose his trust in Hailey thinking she was the daughter of the mad man at the horrible place. So he ran away and found an other mischief of mice.
Isaiah was really good at finding food so he made a deal that if Isaiah got them food they would find and help Isaiah and his family.
In the end Isaiah ends up being the hero by saving his family and they live a life of and less food at the house with the new mischief of mice.
Reviewed By Jennifer
tags: animals, mice, adventure, illustrated
By James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein
Raised in a laboratory science a baby a blue mouse named Isaiah who can talk and laugh and read like me and you wanted to do something amazing, so he set out to find a way to help save his family from the horrible place. But he can only do so by leaving his mischief behind.
He was hard at work unaware of what he may come upon which turned out to be a 12 year old girl Hailey who helped Isaiah save his family, Isaiah started to lose his trust in Hailey thinking she was the daughter of the mad man at the horrible place. So he ran away and found an other mischief of mice.
Isaiah was really good at finding food so he made a deal that if Isaiah got them food they would find and help Isaiah and his family.
In the end Isaiah ends up being the hero by saving his family and they live a life of and less food at the house with the new mischief of mice.
Reviewed By Jennifer
tags: animals, mice, adventure, illustrated
The War That Saved My Life
By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
They story starts off with a 10 year old girl Ada and her 8 year old little brother Jamie. Ada is forced to stay in her one room apartment because her mum is humiliated by Ada's crippled foot. Ada's Mum ties her a chair and doesn't even let her go to the bathroom. She sleeps on the floor and is fed with cockroaches in a cramped cupboard, she isn't sent to school and has no education or knowledge at all.
In the mean time the Hitler war is going on in their home town. Her brother is sent out of London to escape the war, Ada is not. But Ada will not let her brother be separated, especially in a horrid time like this, so she runs away with him. Ada and Jamie find themselves ended up with an older woman Susan who is only used to taking care of herself and her horse Butter, which Ada falls in love with.
During her time at Susan's house Ada starts to teach herself how to read, ride a pony, and watch for German spies. Ada begins to gain trust in Susan, and Susan us gaining trust in them. Susan is beginning to love Ada and Jamie very much and she is trying to do everything she can to help Ada's foot but can only be done with their mum's permission which is denied.
Now we are nearing the part of the book when Ada and Jamie's Mum comes and takes them back to London. Their house becomes bombed and Mum takes the crutches and shoes away from Ada. Susan finds them in the shelter and brings them back far away from London where they find her house is bombed as well.
But it all turns out swell when Lady Thorton (one of the richest women in London) agrees to lend her little summer cottage in the middle of town. this is where they spend the rest of their time in the book whiles their house is being rebuilt.
Now YOU need to be the reader to find out what happens in the next book, The War I Finally Won!
Reviewed by Jennifer
tags: historical fiction, series, great stone face, WW2, child abuse
By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
They story starts off with a 10 year old girl Ada and her 8 year old little brother Jamie. Ada is forced to stay in her one room apartment because her mum is humiliated by Ada's crippled foot. Ada's Mum ties her a chair and doesn't even let her go to the bathroom. She sleeps on the floor and is fed with cockroaches in a cramped cupboard, she isn't sent to school and has no education or knowledge at all.
In the mean time the Hitler war is going on in their home town. Her brother is sent out of London to escape the war, Ada is not. But Ada will not let her brother be separated, especially in a horrid time like this, so she runs away with him. Ada and Jamie find themselves ended up with an older woman Susan who is only used to taking care of herself and her horse Butter, which Ada falls in love with.
During her time at Susan's house Ada starts to teach herself how to read, ride a pony, and watch for German spies. Ada begins to gain trust in Susan, and Susan us gaining trust in them. Susan is beginning to love Ada and Jamie very much and she is trying to do everything she can to help Ada's foot but can only be done with their mum's permission which is denied.
Now we are nearing the part of the book when Ada and Jamie's Mum comes and takes them back to London. Their house becomes bombed and Mum takes the crutches and shoes away from Ada. Susan finds them in the shelter and brings them back far away from London where they find her house is bombed as well.
But it all turns out swell when Lady Thorton (one of the richest women in London) agrees to lend her little summer cottage in the middle of town. this is where they spend the rest of their time in the book whiles their house is being rebuilt.
Now YOU need to be the reader to find out what happens in the next book, The War I Finally Won!
Reviewed by Jennifer
tags: historical fiction, series, great stone face, WW2, child abuse
Heist Society
By Ally Carter
Heist Society is about a fifteen-year-old girl named Katarina Bishop whose family specializes in robbing some of the world's most priceless objects. However, Kat has left the family business and is more than happy to spend the rest of her year at the exclusive Colgan School. Unfortunately, after an extremely difficult job makes Kat's dad the prime and only suspect, she is forced back into her old life of crime. Now Kat must bargain with the very rich and very deadly Arturo Taccone who believes that her father has what was stolen from him and wants it back. Despite Kat swearing that her father is innocent, Taccone gives her twelve days to give back the goods, or her father becomes his next target. This is an amazing book that you won't want to put down. Ally carter has written a number of books for young adults, including the Gallagher Girls series, and this is a perfect next read for people who have finished that series and are looking for what to read next.
Reviewed by Grace
tags: YA, series, mystery, crime, thriller
By Ally Carter
Heist Society is about a fifteen-year-old girl named Katarina Bishop whose family specializes in robbing some of the world's most priceless objects. However, Kat has left the family business and is more than happy to spend the rest of her year at the exclusive Colgan School. Unfortunately, after an extremely difficult job makes Kat's dad the prime and only suspect, she is forced back into her old life of crime. Now Kat must bargain with the very rich and very deadly Arturo Taccone who believes that her father has what was stolen from him and wants it back. Despite Kat swearing that her father is innocent, Taccone gives her twelve days to give back the goods, or her father becomes his next target. This is an amazing book that you won't want to put down. Ally carter has written a number of books for young adults, including the Gallagher Girls series, and this is a perfect next read for people who have finished that series and are looking for what to read next.
Reviewed by Grace
tags: YA, series, mystery, crime, thriller
Prince Caspian (Chronicles of Narnia #2)
By C. S. Lewis
Prince Caspian is the fourth* book of Narnia, written by C. S. Lewis. It's about a prince in Narnia called Caspian and four children who lived in England.
In Narnia Prince Caspian had to escape from his uncle, the King. Prince Caspian had to call the children into Narnia with a magic horn. In the story the four children help Prince Caspian to defeat his uncle in a long battle.
I recommend this book to anyone who liked the Narnia series, battles, and adventures.
Reviewed by John
*- Prince Caspian was published second in this series, but chronologically comes fourth.
tags: fantasy, series, adventure, religious, classic, courage
By C. S. Lewis
Prince Caspian is the fourth* book of Narnia, written by C. S. Lewis. It's about a prince in Narnia called Caspian and four children who lived in England.
In Narnia Prince Caspian had to escape from his uncle, the King. Prince Caspian had to call the children into Narnia with a magic horn. In the story the four children help Prince Caspian to defeat his uncle in a long battle.
I recommend this book to anyone who liked the Narnia series, battles, and adventures.
Reviewed by John
*- Prince Caspian was published second in this series, but chronologically comes fourth.
tags: fantasy, series, adventure, religious, classic, courage
My Life in Pink and Green
By Lisa Greenwald
Lucy Desberg is a twelve-year-old daughter and granddaughter of the owners of Old Mill Pharmacy. When she finds out that the pharmacy is in danger of closing, she comes up with a plan to help out. Lucy starts doing other girls' makeup to raise money. Then she finds a "going green" grant at Earth Club. The grant is supported by the mayor of her town, and will give money to any business that wants to go green. Lucy thinks that the perfect way to save the pharmacy is to start an eco spa, so she applies for the grant.
I really liked this book, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a cheery read about a very optimistic girl who is determined to save her family's pharmacy.
Reviewed by Grace
tags: family life, mother-daughter, cosmetics, environmental, jobs and careers
By Lisa Greenwald
Lucy Desberg is a twelve-year-old daughter and granddaughter of the owners of Old Mill Pharmacy. When she finds out that the pharmacy is in danger of closing, she comes up with a plan to help out. Lucy starts doing other girls' makeup to raise money. Then she finds a "going green" grant at Earth Club. The grant is supported by the mayor of her town, and will give money to any business that wants to go green. Lucy thinks that the perfect way to save the pharmacy is to start an eco spa, so she applies for the grant.
I really liked this book, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a cheery read about a very optimistic girl who is determined to save her family's pharmacy.
Reviewed by Grace
tags: family life, mother-daughter, cosmetics, environmental, jobs and careers
Stuart Little
By E. B. White
This book is about a mouse named Stewart Little. One day he went to a park and drove a toy boat named The Wasp. In the boat race a man fell in the water. After the race his brother George put him out.
Reviewed by Jack
tags: adventure, animals, classic, mouse, family favorite
By E. B. White
This book is about a mouse named Stewart Little. One day he went to a park and drove a toy boat named The Wasp. In the boat race a man fell in the water. After the race his brother George put him out.
Reviewed by Jack
tags: adventure, animals, classic, mouse, family favorite
Talons of Power (Wings of Fire #9)
By Tui Sutherland
I thought this was an amazing book because it was surprising book, how it ended was absolutely amazing.
Reviewed by Adian
tags: fantasy, magic, dragons, adventure, prophecies
By Tui Sutherland
I thought this was an amazing book because it was surprising book, how it ended was absolutely amazing.
Reviewed by Adian
tags: fantasy, magic, dragons, adventure, prophecies
Awkward
By Svetlana Chmakova
This book review is about a graphic novel called Awkward! it is by Svetlana Chmakova. It is about a new girl at her school! I really really loved this book and so will you. I recommend this book to ages 8 and up.
Reviewed by Lauren
tags: graphic novel, middle school, friendship, realistic fiction, science, art
By Svetlana Chmakova
This book review is about a graphic novel called Awkward! it is by Svetlana Chmakova. It is about a new girl at her school! I really really loved this book and so will you. I recommend this book to ages 8 and up.
Reviewed by Lauren
tags: graphic novel, middle school, friendship, realistic fiction, science, art
Matilda
By Roald Dahl
This book review is about an all-time classic, Matilda. most of you might know what I'm talking about, others i would be glad to explain it to you. It is by... Roald Dahl! It is about a girl mistreated by her parents, and principal. She also has a great teacher, Miss Honey. I love the book and movie.
Reviewed by Lauren
tags: classic, humor, magic, Dahl House
By Roald Dahl
This book review is about an all-time classic, Matilda. most of you might know what I'm talking about, others i would be glad to explain it to you. It is by... Roald Dahl! It is about a girl mistreated by her parents, and principal. She also has a great teacher, Miss Honey. I love the book and movie.
Reviewed by Lauren
tags: classic, humor, magic, Dahl House
Ghosts
By Raina Telgemeier
This book is about Maya and her big sister Cat. Cat's sister has a disease called Cystic Fibrosis, it affect breathing and digestion. Maya was born with it and her sister is scared about Maya dying. There is no cure, sadly. Cat and her family are moving to Southern California in Bahia de la Luna. Cat and Maya miss their friends very badly. The sun only shines 62 days a year. Cat meets a new kid and he tells her that there's ghosts and she is super scared.
Reviewed by Riona
tags: graphic novel, ghost story, paranormal, family life, family favorite
By Raina Telgemeier
This book is about Maya and her big sister Cat. Cat's sister has a disease called Cystic Fibrosis, it affect breathing and digestion. Maya was born with it and her sister is scared about Maya dying. There is no cure, sadly. Cat and her family are moving to Southern California in Bahia de la Luna. Cat and Maya miss their friends very badly. The sun only shines 62 days a year. Cat meets a new kid and he tells her that there's ghosts and she is super scared.
Reviewed by Riona
tags: graphic novel, ghost story, paranormal, family life, family favorite
Winter Turning (Wings of Fire #7)
By Tui Sutherland
Winter Turning is the best book so far! My favorite part was the end. Best book series ever! The cool thing about these books is that they have pictures that shows what the characters look like.
Reviewed by Adian
tags: fantasy, series, magic, adventure, prophecies, dragons
By Tui Sutherland
Winter Turning is the best book so far! My favorite part was the end. Best book series ever! The cool thing about these books is that they have pictures that shows what the characters look like.
Reviewed by Adian
tags: fantasy, series, magic, adventure, prophecies, dragons
Moon Rising (Wings of Fire #6)
By Tui Sutherland
Good book! The beginning was my favorite part of the whole book. I can't wait to finish the whole series, then I'm going to read the whole series over again!
Reviewed by Adian
tags: fantasy, series, magic, dragons, adventure, prophecies
By Tui Sutherland
Good book! The beginning was my favorite part of the whole book. I can't wait to finish the whole series, then I'm going to read the whole series over again!
Reviewed by Adian
tags: fantasy, series, magic, dragons, adventure, prophecies
The Bridge to Never Land
By Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
The Bridge to Never Land is a high flying book that reels in the fantasy world and the real world. It tells the interesting story of two kids who happen to find an old document from their favorite series... and suddenly they're a part of it! This book is a great reason to believe that might be too crazy.
Reviewed by Riley
tags: YA, fantasy, adventure, Peter Pan, magic, humor, mystery
By Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
The Bridge to Never Land is a high flying book that reels in the fantasy world and the real world. It tells the interesting story of two kids who happen to find an old document from their favorite series... and suddenly they're a part of it! This book is a great reason to believe that might be too crazy.
Reviewed by Riley
tags: YA, fantasy, adventure, Peter Pan, magic, humor, mystery
Tunnels
By Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams
Tunnels, by Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams, is a "deep" story about two boys and a father who get too curious when they find a while city underground. This book makes you dig into your imagination and gets the reader to wonder: Is there a whole other world under us?
Reviewed by Riley
tags: sci-fi/fantasy, dystopia, mystery, adventure
By Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams
Tunnels, by Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams, is a "deep" story about two boys and a father who get too curious when they find a while city underground. This book makes you dig into your imagination and gets the reader to wonder: Is there a whole other world under us?
Reviewed by Riley
tags: sci-fi/fantasy, dystopia, mystery, adventure
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
By J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a must read book by J.K. Rowling. This book is for all ages! I would rate this book beyond 5 stars! In this book the main character Harry Potter gets revealed to his true identity of being a wizard. He also finds out that he is the most popular boy in the wizarding world. But being popular comes with having enemies. Not just in his new wizarding school does he have an enemy but outside of the school he has the evilest wizard Lord Voldemort hunting him. But Harry finds two friends that will help him defeat both of his enemies, Ron Weasely and Hermione Granger. The trio embarks on an amazing adventure as Harry learns the way of the wizards. Readers will love this book because of the adventure and imagination. I think that J.K. Rowling does a great job making the characters have a lot of depth and i would definitely want Hermione as my friend because she is so kind and witty. I also love J.K. Rowling comes up with lots of words and creatures. I <3 Harry Potter!
Reviewed by Amelia
tags: fantasy, series, fantasy, magic, classic, family favorite
By J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a must read book by J.K. Rowling. This book is for all ages! I would rate this book beyond 5 stars! In this book the main character Harry Potter gets revealed to his true identity of being a wizard. He also finds out that he is the most popular boy in the wizarding world. But being popular comes with having enemies. Not just in his new wizarding school does he have an enemy but outside of the school he has the evilest wizard Lord Voldemort hunting him. But Harry finds two friends that will help him defeat both of his enemies, Ron Weasely and Hermione Granger. The trio embarks on an amazing adventure as Harry learns the way of the wizards. Readers will love this book because of the adventure and imagination. I think that J.K. Rowling does a great job making the characters have a lot of depth and i would definitely want Hermione as my friend because she is so kind and witty. I also love J.K. Rowling comes up with lots of words and creatures. I <3 Harry Potter!
Reviewed by Amelia
tags: fantasy, series, fantasy, magic, classic, family favorite
Eyewitness: Battle
By Richard Holmes
Eyewitness: Battle is an information book on modern and historical warfare, from ancient civilization to the modern era. It is a great beginner's guide to the weapons and tactics used by a range of societies and cultures through many conflicts, from ancient battles, to medieval sieges, to Napoleonic warfare in Europe and right into modern global conflicts in Africa and the Middle East.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in historical warfare.
Reviewed by Michael
tags: nonfiction, history, war,
By Richard Holmes
Eyewitness: Battle is an information book on modern and historical warfare, from ancient civilization to the modern era. It is a great beginner's guide to the weapons and tactics used by a range of societies and cultures through many conflicts, from ancient battles, to medieval sieges, to Napoleonic warfare in Europe and right into modern global conflicts in Africa and the Middle East.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in historical warfare.
Reviewed by Michael
tags: nonfiction, history, war,
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles #1)
By Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid is about siblings Carter and Sadie Kane, who find out that they are Egyptian magicians. Their father disappears and Egyptian gods are after them. Carter and Sadie are the most powerful magicians in their family for thousands of years, and they have to defeat an old evil to rescue their father. I liked the book and would definitely recommend it to anyone who liked Percy Jackson or Harry Potter.
Reviewed by Grace
tags: series, mythology, magic, adventure, siblings
By Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid is about siblings Carter and Sadie Kane, who find out that they are Egyptian magicians. Their father disappears and Egyptian gods are after them. Carter and Sadie are the most powerful magicians in their family for thousands of years, and they have to defeat an old evil to rescue their father. I liked the book and would definitely recommend it to anyone who liked Percy Jackson or Harry Potter.
Reviewed by Grace
tags: series, mythology, magic, adventure, siblings
A Long Walk to Water (part 2)
By Linda Sue Park
In the second half of A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park, two separate stories entangled and resolved and solves both stories' problems. Salva, who grows up to be 20, goes around Sudan building wells and schools for those in need. Nya's sister becomes healthy and Salva finds his family.
Reviewed by anonymous
tags: historical fiction, Sudan, Africa, war
By Linda Sue Park
In the second half of A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park, two separate stories entangled and resolved and solves both stories' problems. Salva, who grows up to be 20, goes around Sudan building wells and schools for those in need. Nya's sister becomes healthy and Salva finds his family.
Reviewed by anonymous
tags: historical fiction, Sudan, Africa, war
A Long Walk to Water (part 1)
By Linda Sue Park
In the first half of A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park, two stories are told in a different time periods but similar scenarios. Salva, a young boy from the southern Sudan tells the story of his war stricken village in 1885-2009. He escapes his village without his family. This 11 year old travels with a group of adult men until after about a year he finally makes it to a refugee camp and away from the war.
Nya, whom the second story is about, is an 11 year old girl, also living in a southern Sudan. Her story takes place in 2008-2009. Everyday, Nya walks a long distance to find water. She does this everyday until her little sister gets sicks. She can only drink clean water, which cannot be provided for her. Nya will have to find clean water or suffer over the loss of her sister.
Reviewed by anonymous
tags: historical fiction, Sudan, Africa, war
By Linda Sue Park
In the first half of A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park, two stories are told in a different time periods but similar scenarios. Salva, a young boy from the southern Sudan tells the story of his war stricken village in 1885-2009. He escapes his village without his family. This 11 year old travels with a group of adult men until after about a year he finally makes it to a refugee camp and away from the war.
Nya, whom the second story is about, is an 11 year old girl, also living in a southern Sudan. Her story takes place in 2008-2009. Everyday, Nya walks a long distance to find water. She does this everyday until her little sister gets sicks. She can only drink clean water, which cannot be provided for her. Nya will have to find clean water or suffer over the loss of her sister.
Reviewed by anonymous
tags: historical fiction, Sudan, Africa, war
The Magician's Nephew
By C.S. Lewis
The Magician's Nephew is about the nephew of someone who thinks is a magician. This "magician" made two kinds of rings: yellow rings and green rings. He tricked his nephew's friend, Polly, into trying a yellow ring. The yellow ring made people go into what the "magician" thought was another world. Then his nephew tried on a yellow ring too and suddenly appeared in a pool in a wood that would later be called "the wood between the worlds."
Later on the boy and girl tried green rings and jumped into a pool, and appeared in a land called Narnia.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes adventures.
Reviewed by John
tags: fantasy, series, religious, family favorite, classics
By C.S. Lewis
The Magician's Nephew is about the nephew of someone who thinks is a magician. This "magician" made two kinds of rings: yellow rings and green rings. He tricked his nephew's friend, Polly, into trying a yellow ring. The yellow ring made people go into what the "magician" thought was another world. Then his nephew tried on a yellow ring too and suddenly appeared in a pool in a wood that would later be called "the wood between the worlds."
Later on the boy and girl tried green rings and jumped into a pool, and appeared in a land called Narnia.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes adventures.
Reviewed by John
tags: fantasy, series, religious, family favorite, classics
Misty of Chincoteague
By Marguerite Henry
My book review is about Misty of Chincoteague. It's by Marguerite Henry. The two main characters are Paul, and his sisters name is Mareen. It is about horses. It takes place on Chincoteague. It is a good story and I recommend this book to all ages! I really really hope you read this book and I hope you like it!
tags: animals, horses, historical fiction
By Marguerite Henry
My book review is about Misty of Chincoteague. It's by Marguerite Henry. The two main characters are Paul, and his sisters name is Mareen. It is about horses. It takes place on Chincoteague. It is a good story and I recommend this book to all ages! I really really hope you read this book and I hope you like it!
tags: animals, horses, historical fiction
Paris For Two
By Phoebe Stone
This book review is about Paris For Two. I love this book because it is about pairs. The main character is Petunia Beanly. She is 12 and had to move to Paris. I love this book also because it is just a great story. I also hope you enjoy this book. I recommend it to anyone who has ever dreamed to go to Paris.
Reviewed by Lauren
tags: romance, France, Paris, travel, family
By Phoebe Stone
This book review is about Paris For Two. I love this book because it is about pairs. The main character is Petunia Beanly. She is 12 and had to move to Paris. I love this book also because it is just a great story. I also hope you enjoy this book. I recommend it to anyone who has ever dreamed to go to Paris.
Reviewed by Lauren
tags: romance, France, Paris, travel, family
Smile!
By Raina Telgemeier
This book review is about a book called Smile! It is by Raina Telgemmeier. It is also a graphic novel. And therte are lots of characters in this book! It's about a girl named Raina it's kind of a true story. I really, really love this book and so will you!
Reviewed by Lauren
tags: graphic novel, realistic fiction, coming of age, family
By Raina Telgemeier
This book review is about a book called Smile! It is by Raina Telgemmeier. It is also a graphic novel. And therte are lots of characters in this book! It's about a girl named Raina it's kind of a true story. I really, really love this book and so will you!
Reviewed by Lauren
tags: graphic novel, realistic fiction, coming of age, family
Ready Player One
By Ernest Cline
Ready Player One is a book about a young orphan who goes to school through a virtual reality machine known as Oasis where the creator hid easter eggs (something hidden in a game) so hard to find it took 20 year for the first real clue found by this young orphan who with some help discovered the easter egg.
Reviewed by anonymous
tags: YA, sci-fi, dystopia, adventure, cyber punk
By Ernest Cline
Ready Player One is a book about a young orphan who goes to school through a virtual reality machine known as Oasis where the creator hid easter eggs (something hidden in a game) so hard to find it took 20 year for the first real clue found by this young orphan who with some help discovered the easter egg.
Reviewed by anonymous
tags: YA, sci-fi, dystopia, adventure, cyber punk
Sisters
By Raina Telgemeier
This book review is about a book called Sisters. It is also Raina Telgemeier. This book is part of a series called Smile! I would recommend this book to sisters that fight and at the end apologize in the end. I really really love this book I hope you do too!
Reviewed by Lauren
tags: graphic novel, realistic fiction, coming of age, family
By Raina Telgemeier
This book review is about a book called Sisters. It is also Raina Telgemeier. This book is part of a series called Smile! I would recommend this book to sisters that fight and at the end apologize in the end. I really really love this book I hope you do too!
Reviewed by Lauren
tags: graphic novel, realistic fiction, coming of age, family
Archie comics
By Bob Montana
The Archie Comics by Bob Montana and John L. Goldwater is a funny comic series about a clumsy teenage boy, his friend and his life. I like it becaise it has funny jokes that I get and can sometimes relate with. It also has some realistic scenes and some totally unreal scenes that are hilarious. That is why I enjoy Archie Comics so much!
Reviewed by Kate
tags: graphic novel, local, classic
By Bob Montana
The Archie Comics by Bob Montana and John L. Goldwater is a funny comic series about a clumsy teenage boy, his friend and his life. I like it becaise it has funny jokes that I get and can sometimes relate with. It also has some realistic scenes and some totally unreal scenes that are hilarious. That is why I enjoy Archie Comics so much!
Reviewed by Kate
tags: graphic novel, local, classic
The Last Ever After (The School For Good and Evil)
by Soman Chainani
The School For Good and Evil The Last Ever After by Soman Chainani is a book about two friends who live where fairy tales are idolized and loved but every 4 years a mysterious shadow kidnaps 2 children one fair and good and one unimaginably evil to go to a school for good and evil where children are trained to live through their fairy tales. Evil for villains and good for princes and princesses. Sophie a golden haired princess has been dreaming of the school for good and her very own ever after while Agatha the ugly "witch" has been wishing to just stay home with Sophie, mother and cat and is determined to save Sophie from the "school master." But there has been a "mistake." Agatha has been sent to the beautiful school for good while Sophie is thrown into the ugly school for evil. Now Sophie and Agatha are battling to find a way home through a torn apart friendship princes and fights to the death, what will become of there friends who are willing to do anything to be together again, but what if, a prince is added to the equation?
Reviewed by Kate
tags: YA, fantasy, fairy tale, adventure, romance
by Soman Chainani
The School For Good and Evil The Last Ever After by Soman Chainani is a book about two friends who live where fairy tales are idolized and loved but every 4 years a mysterious shadow kidnaps 2 children one fair and good and one unimaginably evil to go to a school for good and evil where children are trained to live through their fairy tales. Evil for villains and good for princes and princesses. Sophie a golden haired princess has been dreaming of the school for good and her very own ever after while Agatha the ugly "witch" has been wishing to just stay home with Sophie, mother and cat and is determined to save Sophie from the "school master." But there has been a "mistake." Agatha has been sent to the beautiful school for good while Sophie is thrown into the ugly school for evil. Now Sophie and Agatha are battling to find a way home through a torn apart friendship princes and fights to the death, what will become of there friends who are willing to do anything to be together again, but what if, a prince is added to the equation?
Reviewed by Kate
tags: YA, fantasy, fairy tale, adventure, romance
The BFG
By Roald Dahl
The BFG is the friendliest oddest and smallest giant imaginable. Sophie was stolen away to Giant Country at the Witching Hour where all the strange and dark things come out. Giant Country is a barren landscape where the only thing that grows are the horrible vile disgusting snozzcumbers!
Sophie must now live in the dark Giant Country until she must save the children of England with the help from the Big Friendly Giant.
Reviewed by Kate
tags: Dahl house, classic, family favorite, fantasy, humor
By Roald Dahl
The BFG is the friendliest oddest and smallest giant imaginable. Sophie was stolen away to Giant Country at the Witching Hour where all the strange and dark things come out. Giant Country is a barren landscape where the only thing that grows are the horrible vile disgusting snozzcumbers!
Sophie must now live in the dark Giant Country until she must save the children of England with the help from the Big Friendly Giant.
Reviewed by Kate
tags: Dahl house, classic, family favorite, fantasy, humor
Charlotte's Web
By E. B. White
I give Charlotte's Web a 10 out of 10 review because it is a story of friendship, love, and kindness.
Charlotte's Web shows what true friendship is and how hard it is to find it. The main character Wilbur is a young pig who is more than a ham. He is "some pig" he is "terrific" he is "radiant" and he is "humble" but he must show Mr. Zuckerman who he is before Christmas. With the help of his spider friend Charlotte his fate is decided.
Reviewed by Kate
tags: classic, family favorite, animals, pigs, spiders, fantasy
By E. B. White
I give Charlotte's Web a 10 out of 10 review because it is a story of friendship, love, and kindness.
Charlotte's Web shows what true friendship is and how hard it is to find it. The main character Wilbur is a young pig who is more than a ham. He is "some pig" he is "terrific" he is "radiant" and he is "humble" but he must show Mr. Zuckerman who he is before Christmas. With the help of his spider friend Charlotte his fate is decided.
Reviewed by Kate
tags: classic, family favorite, animals, pigs, spiders, fantasy
"The Difficult Path" (Flying Lessons & Other Stories)
By Grace Lin, Edited by Ellen Oh
In the second chapter of "Flying Lessons & Other Stories" a young girl was adopted by a poor family that could do little to help her. In her new home, she has lots of siblings, one of which she absolutely hates. She learns to speak English at the age of six and is very smart. When the siblings that she hates comes of age to marry, she is devastated to hear that she might have to marry her repulsive brother. She is crushed with the bad news, when a gang of pirates comes and lets her escape if she teaches them English. She now sails the seas with her new family.
Reviewed by Emily
tags: short story, family, adoption
By Grace Lin, Edited by Ellen Oh
In the second chapter of "Flying Lessons & Other Stories" a young girl was adopted by a poor family that could do little to help her. In her new home, she has lots of siblings, one of which she absolutely hates. She learns to speak English at the age of six and is very smart. When the siblings that she hates comes of age to marry, she is devastated to hear that she might have to marry her repulsive brother. She is crushed with the bad news, when a gang of pirates comes and lets her escape if she teaches them English. She now sails the seas with her new family.
Reviewed by Emily
tags: short story, family, adoption
"How to Transform an Everyday Hoop Court Into a Place of Higher Learning and You at the Podium" (Flying Lessons & Other Stories)
By Matt de la Pena, Edited by Ellen Oh
In "Flying Lessons and Other Stories," the first story is about a young boy who dreams of being a basketball star takes on his dream and signs up to play with older kids. He things that it will be a piece of cake to join this advanced league, but he has to work through many challenges to overcome the difficult obstacles other players throw at him. In the end, he succeeds in the league and impresses all the people that ever doubted him.
Reviewed by Emily
tags: short story, sports
By Matt de la Pena, Edited by Ellen Oh
In "Flying Lessons and Other Stories," the first story is about a young boy who dreams of being a basketball star takes on his dream and signs up to play with older kids. He things that it will be a piece of cake to join this advanced league, but he has to work through many challenges to overcome the difficult obstacles other players throw at him. In the end, he succeeds in the league and impresses all the people that ever doubted him.
Reviewed by Emily
tags: short story, sports
Sugar
By Jewel Parker Rhodes
I read a book called Sugar, which was written by Jewel Parker Rhodes. This book is about an African American girl who lives on a sugar plantation along the Mississippi River. Sugar's mother died when she was very young and Sugar doesn't remember her father, who left then when she was very young. Working on the plantation is hard work, but Sugar manages to work hard and have fun. The only problem with having fun is that the person she likes to play with is the owner's white son, who has been forbidden from seeing her. Aside from Sugar's forbidden friendship, she is making friends with the Chinese man who just moved to the plantation. I really enjoyed this book and I would recommend it to other kids.
Reviewed by anonymous
tags: historical fiction, African-American, slavery
By Jewel Parker Rhodes
I read a book called Sugar, which was written by Jewel Parker Rhodes. This book is about an African American girl who lives on a sugar plantation along the Mississippi River. Sugar's mother died when she was very young and Sugar doesn't remember her father, who left then when she was very young. Working on the plantation is hard work, but Sugar manages to work hard and have fun. The only problem with having fun is that the person she likes to play with is the owner's white son, who has been forbidden from seeing her. Aside from Sugar's forbidden friendship, she is making friends with the Chinese man who just moved to the plantation. I really enjoyed this book and I would recommend it to other kids.
Reviewed by anonymous
tags: historical fiction, African-American, slavery
Stella by Starlight
By Sharon M. Draper
I read a book called Stella by Starlight, which was written by Sharon M. Draper. This book is about an African American girl who lives in Bumblebee, North Carolina during the Depression. Stella and her family were threatened by the Ku Klux Klan after her father went to vote. Shortly thereafter, another family in the village had their house burned down by the Ku Klux Klan. I really enjoyed this book and I would recommend it to other kids.
Reviewed by anonymous
tags: historical fiction, segregation, siblings
By Sharon M. Draper
I read a book called Stella by Starlight, which was written by Sharon M. Draper. This book is about an African American girl who lives in Bumblebee, North Carolina during the Depression. Stella and her family were threatened by the Ku Klux Klan after her father went to vote. Shortly thereafter, another family in the village had their house burned down by the Ku Klux Klan. I really enjoyed this book and I would recommend it to other kids.
Reviewed by anonymous
tags: historical fiction, segregation, siblings
Peril at the Top of the World (Treasure Hunters #4)
By James Patterson
I am doing a book review about the book Treasure Hunters: Peril at the Top of the World by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein. The book is about a family of treasure hunters that witness a robbery and have to try to get the paintings back that were stolen from the museum. There are four kids in the book their names are storm, Beck, Bick, and Tommy, they have parents that they almost lost in the first book in the series. I rate this book 9 out of 10.
Reviewed by Will
tags: series, adventure, mystery, humor, travel
By James Patterson
I am doing a book review about the book Treasure Hunters: Peril at the Top of the World by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein. The book is about a family of treasure hunters that witness a robbery and have to try to get the paintings back that were stolen from the museum. There are four kids in the book their names are storm, Beck, Bick, and Tommy, they have parents that they almost lost in the first book in the series. I rate this book 9 out of 10.
Reviewed by Will
tags: series, adventure, mystery, humor, travel
Secret of the Forbidden City (Treasure Hunters #3)
By James Patterson
I am doing a book review about the book Treasure Hunters: Secret of the Forbidden City by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein. This book is about four kids that thought their dad died on a boat in a storm when he was swept out to sea but they found out that their dad is still alive. Now the kids are trying to get a very expensive vase to trade with people that have their mother captive. There are four kids in the book their names are are Storm, Bick, Beck, and Tommy. I rate this book 8 out of 10 stars.
Reviewed by Will
tags: series, adventure, mystery, humor, travel
By James Patterson
I am doing a book review about the book Treasure Hunters: Secret of the Forbidden City by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein. This book is about four kids that thought their dad died on a boat in a storm when he was swept out to sea but they found out that their dad is still alive. Now the kids are trying to get a very expensive vase to trade with people that have their mother captive. There are four kids in the book their names are are Storm, Bick, Beck, and Tommy. I rate this book 8 out of 10 stars.
Reviewed by Will
tags: series, adventure, mystery, humor, travel
Hey! Who Stole the Toilet (George Brown Class Clown #8)
By Nancy Krulik
Woo hoo oh boy that camping trip with the Scouts is coming up I hope that *burp* doesn't get in my way. That is the sound of George Brown in sress city. Well, on the first hand George is going with Louie, his worst enemy, but I guess he'll have to get used to it. But part of his wish didn't happeb, his burp did get him into a lot of trouble but his camp teacher would tell them ridiculous stories. Well Louie however is afraid of all sorts of bugs. But Louie mostly to earn the badge that his older brother Sam didn't get. Well that is all I can tell you about this book! This is my review on George Brown Class Clown: Hey Who Stole the Toilet.
Reviewed by Grayson
tags: humor, series, camping
By Nancy Krulik
Woo hoo oh boy that camping trip with the Scouts is coming up I hope that *burp* doesn't get in my way. That is the sound of George Brown in sress city. Well, on the first hand George is going with Louie, his worst enemy, but I guess he'll have to get used to it. But part of his wish didn't happeb, his burp did get him into a lot of trouble but his camp teacher would tell them ridiculous stories. Well Louie however is afraid of all sorts of bugs. But Louie mostly to earn the badge that his older brother Sam didn't get. Well that is all I can tell you about this book! This is my review on George Brown Class Clown: Hey Who Stole the Toilet.
Reviewed by Grayson
tags: humor, series, camping
Dog Man #1
By Dav Pilkey
Once upon a time there were two little first graders, their names were George and Harold. When they met they found out they had a lot in common. They loved making funny comic books and they also loved to do pranks. And one of their favorite comics when they were little was Dog Man. As time went by they were making billions of of the Dog Man comics. But when they hit 4th grade they got a new idea, he was called Captain Underpants. So they spent days in their tree house making cool comics until one day after an adventurous week they went to their tree house and the weirdest thing happened. Almost all of their comics were gone except for Dog Man. Then they found out they wanted to have a little change and that's why I have chosen to tell you...
Ever since Pete exploded Dog Man's owner he's been fighting crime unleashing his awesomeness. He has defeated Pete before but the first chapter of the book Pete was fighting with his butler over if they could use fire crackers or a ginormous vaccuum. In one point of the book their so-called mayor sent a towb criminal a seal spray so then a replacement robot could take over so Dog Man did at one point defeat them. This is my book review on Dog Man.
Reviewed by Grayson
tags: humor, comic, animals, dogs, series
By Dav Pilkey
Once upon a time there were two little first graders, their names were George and Harold. When they met they found out they had a lot in common. They loved making funny comic books and they also loved to do pranks. And one of their favorite comics when they were little was Dog Man. As time went by they were making billions of of the Dog Man comics. But when they hit 4th grade they got a new idea, he was called Captain Underpants. So they spent days in their tree house making cool comics until one day after an adventurous week they went to their tree house and the weirdest thing happened. Almost all of their comics were gone except for Dog Man. Then they found out they wanted to have a little change and that's why I have chosen to tell you...
Ever since Pete exploded Dog Man's owner he's been fighting crime unleashing his awesomeness. He has defeated Pete before but the first chapter of the book Pete was fighting with his butler over if they could use fire crackers or a ginormous vaccuum. In one point of the book their so-called mayor sent a towb criminal a seal spray so then a replacement robot could take over so Dog Man did at one point defeat them. This is my book review on Dog Man.
Reviewed by Grayson
tags: humor, comic, animals, dogs, series
Big Nate Blasts Off
By Lincoln Peirce
Ever met someone who just doesn't have a girlfriend? Well this will be a good story! Well enough chit chat, it's story time. Another stupid day until, NOOOOOOO, it's Randy! What's he going to do? Turbo Wedgie? We're going to find out but then Ruby comes around the corner and Randy sees, so he lets go of Nate then runs. But that wasn't all this book was about, the Mud Bowl was coming up and Randy's going to do with Nate. Wow, time flys when you're reading. Well, I can't tell you any more or I'll spoil the book. By for now! Learn more about the book by reading it!
Reviewed by Grayson
tags: series, humor, comics-prose
By Lincoln Peirce
Ever met someone who just doesn't have a girlfriend? Well this will be a good story! Well enough chit chat, it's story time. Another stupid day until, NOOOOOOO, it's Randy! What's he going to do? Turbo Wedgie? We're going to find out but then Ruby comes around the corner and Randy sees, so he lets go of Nate then runs. But that wasn't all this book was about, the Mud Bowl was coming up and Randy's going to do with Nate. Wow, time flys when you're reading. Well, I can't tell you any more or I'll spoil the book. By for now! Learn more about the book by reading it!
Reviewed by Grayson
tags: series, humor, comics-prose
The Ice Cream King
By Steve Metzger
Mommy mommy can we please go to that ice cream shop? Have you ever had your kid go crazy about eating ice cream at the ice cream shop? If you have then this ought to be a good story so please pay attention while I flip the page. One day Teddy his mom were walking down the road when Mommy Mommy there is a new ice cream place in town can we please go please? ...Ok, Teddy. So they went in there it was his dream but there was one more thing he had to do here... mom's spoon! Oh, thank you sweety. Blah blah blah, the end.
Reviewed by Grayson
tags: picture book, food
By Steve Metzger
Mommy mommy can we please go to that ice cream shop? Have you ever had your kid go crazy about eating ice cream at the ice cream shop? If you have then this ought to be a good story so please pay attention while I flip the page. One day Teddy his mom were walking down the road when Mommy Mommy there is a new ice cream place in town can we please go please? ...Ok, Teddy. So they went in there it was his dream but there was one more thing he had to do here... mom's spoon! Oh, thank you sweety. Blah blah blah, the end.
Reviewed by Grayson
tags: picture book, food
The Secret of Wildcat Swamp
By Franklin W. Dixon
Frank and Joe are asked by a friend named Cap Bailey to go to a place called Wildcat Swamp. Cap wants them to help dig for fossils. But in the same area there are some bad people wanted by the police. TYhey are constantly trying to get Frank and Joe away. But they don't leave, and Frank and Joe discover they are hunting for oil. In the end the bad people finally get caught and put in jail.
Reviewed by Anonymous
tags: series, classic, siblings, mystery, crime, adventure
By Franklin W. Dixon
Frank and Joe are asked by a friend named Cap Bailey to go to a place called Wildcat Swamp. Cap wants them to help dig for fossils. But in the same area there are some bad people wanted by the police. TYhey are constantly trying to get Frank and Joe away. But they don't leave, and Frank and Joe discover they are hunting for oil. In the end the bad people finally get caught and put in jail.
Reviewed by Anonymous
tags: series, classic, siblings, mystery, crime, adventure
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
By C.S. Lewis
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is the second book of the Chronicles of Narnia, written by C.S. Lewis. It is about 4 children; Peter, Edmund, Lucy, Susan, and Lucy. They lived during a World War and were sent to live in the middle of the country, because their town was going to be bombed.
Unexpectedly, they were sent to a huge house that had a magic wardrobe in it. One day they were playing hide and seek inside the house and the youngest of the four hid inside the wardrobe and found herself... in a land called Narnia.
I recommend this book to any reader who likes exciting adventures. When I read this book I found it to be fun (but short!).
Reviewed by John
tags: classic, series, fantasy, religious fiction
By C.S. Lewis
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is the second book of the Chronicles of Narnia, written by C.S. Lewis. It is about 4 children; Peter, Edmund, Lucy, Susan, and Lucy. They lived during a World War and were sent to live in the middle of the country, because their town was going to be bombed.
Unexpectedly, they were sent to a huge house that had a magic wardrobe in it. One day they were playing hide and seek inside the house and the youngest of the four hid inside the wardrobe and found herself... in a land called Narnia.
I recommend this book to any reader who likes exciting adventures. When I read this book I found it to be fun (but short!).
Reviewed by John
tags: classic, series, fantasy, religious fiction
The Bridge to Neverland
By Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
The Bridge to Neverland is a high flying book that reels in the fantasy world and the real world. It tells the interesting story of to kids who happen to find an old document from their favorite series… and suddenly they're a part of it! This book is a great reason to believe things that might be too crazy.
Reviewed by Riley
tags: series, adventure, fantasy, fairy tale
By Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
The Bridge to Neverland is a high flying book that reels in the fantasy world and the real world. It tells the interesting story of to kids who happen to find an old document from their favorite series… and suddenly they're a part of it! This book is a great reason to believe things that might be too crazy.
Reviewed by Riley
tags: series, adventure, fantasy, fairy tale
Fort Solitude (Secret Hero Society #2)
by Derek Fridolfs and Dustin Nguyen
My book review is about a graphic novel called Super Hero Society: Fort Solitude. It is about Batman, Superman, and Super Girl as kids. And they went to a camp called Evergreen Adventure Camp. But there was a problem that needed to be solved. And if you like superheroes I really really recommend this book!
Reviewed by Lauren
tags: comic, superheroes, series, mystery
by Derek Fridolfs and Dustin Nguyen
My book review is about a graphic novel called Super Hero Society: Fort Solitude. It is about Batman, Superman, and Super Girl as kids. And they went to a camp called Evergreen Adventure Camp. But there was a problem that needed to be solved. And if you like superheroes I really really recommend this book!
Reviewed by Lauren
tags: comic, superheroes, series, mystery
Number the Stars
By Lois Lowry
This book review is about a really good book called Number the Stars. It's about a girl who had a Jewish friend, and they lived during World War II. Which was when the Germans tried to kill all the Jewish people. If you love Lois Lowry I just know you will love this book! It was a lot of action. I love this book and recommend it to ages 8 and up.
Reviewed by Lauren
tags: classic, historical fiction, WW2
By Lois Lowry
This book review is about a really good book called Number the Stars. It's about a girl who had a Jewish friend, and they lived during World War II. Which was when the Germans tried to kill all the Jewish people. If you love Lois Lowry I just know you will love this book! It was a lot of action. I love this book and recommend it to ages 8 and up.
Reviewed by Lauren
tags: classic, historical fiction, WW2
The Horse and His Boy
By C.S. Lewis
This is a story that C.S. Lewis created. It happens in two countries, called Narnia and Calormen. There is a boy who, with his talking horse, rans away from Calormen.
I think that, after the Voyage of the Dawn Treader, this is my second favorite Narnia book, because of the interesting battle that happens later on in the story. Whoever likes stories that have battles in it should read this book.
Reviewed by John
tags: series, classic, fantasy, religious fiction, family favorite
By C.S. Lewis
This is a story that C.S. Lewis created. It happens in two countries, called Narnia and Calormen. There is a boy who, with his talking horse, rans away from Calormen.
I think that, after the Voyage of the Dawn Treader, this is my second favorite Narnia book, because of the interesting battle that happens later on in the story. Whoever likes stories that have battles in it should read this book.
Reviewed by John
tags: series, classic, fantasy, religious fiction, family favorite
Hurry Up, Houdini! (Magic Tree House #50)
By Mary Pope Osborne
The characters are Jack and Annie. Jack and Annie traveled back in time to New York. While in New York, they learned how to do magic tricks from the great Houdini. I liked this book because it had a sticker in the back. Also coin stickers which were cool.
Reviewed by Jack
tags: time travel, series, magic, historical fiction, fantasy
By Mary Pope Osborne
The characters are Jack and Annie. Jack and Annie traveled back in time to New York. While in New York, they learned how to do magic tricks from the great Houdini. I liked this book because it had a sticker in the back. Also coin stickers which were cool.
Reviewed by Jack
tags: time travel, series, magic, historical fiction, fantasy
Winter of the Ice Wizard (Magic Tree House #32)
By Mary Pope Osborne
This book is about Jack, Annie, Teddy, and Kathleen. They had to get the ice wizard eye from the frost giant. They had to go to the hollow hill and get eye. The eye was in the hailstone. The wizard got the eye out of the hailstone.
Reviewed by Jack
tags: time travel, series, magic, historical fiction, fantasy
By Mary Pope Osborne
This book is about Jack, Annie, Teddy, and Kathleen. They had to get the ice wizard eye from the frost giant. They had to go to the hollow hill and get eye. The eye was in the hailstone. The wizard got the eye out of the hailstone.
Reviewed by Jack
tags: time travel, series, magic, historical fiction, fantasy
Gotham Academy #2: Calamity
By Becky Cloonan, Brenden Fletcher, and Karl Kerschl
My book review is about a graphic novel called Gotham Academy. It was about a girl named Olive and her mom died in a fire and came back as a demon to talk to her daughter back to hell. I recommend this book to people that like spooky stories! This book was pretty exciting!
Reviewed by Lauren
tags: comic, mystery, superheroes
By Becky Cloonan, Brenden Fletcher, and Karl Kerschl
My book review is about a graphic novel called Gotham Academy. It was about a girl named Olive and her mom died in a fire and came back as a demon to talk to her daughter back to hell. I recommend this book to people that like spooky stories! This book was pretty exciting!
Reviewed by Lauren
tags: comic, mystery, superheroes
The BFG
By Roald Dahl
The BFG is a book about: A girl named Sophie gets up in the middle of the night and looks out the window. In the distance she sees a man shaped shadow but extremely tall. That figure turns out being the BFG. He takes Sophie to giant country where there are nine other mean giants. BFG takes her to his cave. Later in the book they make a plan to stop the other giants. Will it work? Read more to find out.
Reviewed by Alec
tags: classic, fantasy, humor, family favorite
By Roald Dahl
The BFG is a book about: A girl named Sophie gets up in the middle of the night and looks out the window. In the distance she sees a man shaped shadow but extremely tall. That figure turns out being the BFG. He takes Sophie to giant country where there are nine other mean giants. BFG takes her to his cave. Later in the book they make a plan to stop the other giants. Will it work? Read more to find out.
Reviewed by Alec
tags: classic, fantasy, humor, family favorite
Heidi Heckelbeck Has a Secret
By Wanda Coven and Priscilla Burris
I kind of liked the book. But it was a little bit boring because the chapters are really short. Sometimes I am interested and get sunk into the book. I kind of don't recommend it, but then again I do!
Reviewed by Camren
tags: series, ready for chapters, realistic fiction, school
By Wanda Coven and Priscilla Burris
I kind of liked the book. But it was a little bit boring because the chapters are really short. Sometimes I am interested and get sunk into the book. I kind of don't recommend it, but then again I do!
Reviewed by Camren
tags: series, ready for chapters, realistic fiction, school
The Maze Runner
By James Dashner
I would recommend The Maze Runner. It is action packed and leaves you thirsting for more. In this book you can really feel the characters emotion and imagine what's going on. Each character is unique. It is a page turner that leaves you wanting more.
Reviewed by Elijah
tags: YA, dystopian, adventure, sci-fi
By James Dashner
I would recommend The Maze Runner. It is action packed and leaves you thirsting for more. In this book you can really feel the characters emotion and imagine what's going on. Each character is unique. It is a page turner that leaves you wanting more.
Reviewed by Elijah
tags: YA, dystopian, adventure, sci-fi
The Raft
By S.A. Bodeen
I would not recommend the book The Raft. It is not nearly as exciting as the first and second book. It is not nearly as detailed of the last two books. At first he has everything handed to him on a silver platter, There was very little excitement in his challenges.
Reviewed by Elijah
tags: YA, survival fiction, travel, Pacific Ocean, disaster
By S.A. Bodeen
I would not recommend the book The Raft. It is not nearly as exciting as the first and second book. It is not nearly as detailed of the last two books. At first he has everything handed to him on a silver platter, There was very little excitement in his challenges.
Reviewed by Elijah
tags: YA, survival fiction, travel, Pacific Ocean, disaster
Meet the Mixels
By Shari Last
I read about Mixels. I got to learn about the Mixels. The names of the groups are the Frosticons, the Infernites, the Spikeis, the Cragsters, the Glorp Corp, the Wiztastics, the Fang Gang, the Electraids, and the Flexers. I like Zoron from the Infernites.
Reviewed by Damien
tags: Ready For Chapters, Lego
By Shari Last
I read about Mixels. I got to learn about the Mixels. The names of the groups are the Frosticons, the Infernites, the Spikeis, the Cragsters, the Glorp Corp, the Wiztastics, the Fang Gang, the Electraids, and the Flexers. I like Zoron from the Infernites.
Reviewed by Damien
tags: Ready For Chapters, Lego
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (The Chronicles of Narnia)
By C.S. Lewis
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is the fifth book of the Chronicles of Narnia, written by C.S. Lewis. It is about a king going on a voyage in the sea to find the seven lords whom is uncle Miraz sent away.
I like this book because it makes the adventure long and exciting. I think that anybody who likes voyages in a sea should read this book.
Reviewed by John
tags: classic, family favorite, series, religious fiction, fantasy
By C.S. Lewis
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is the fifth book of the Chronicles of Narnia, written by C.S. Lewis. It is about a king going on a voyage in the sea to find the seven lords whom is uncle Miraz sent away.
I like this book because it makes the adventure long and exciting. I think that anybody who likes voyages in a sea should read this book.
Reviewed by John
tags: classic, family favorite, series, religious fiction, fantasy
Napoleon: A Life
By Andrew Roberts
Napoloen: A Life, by Andrew Roberts, is a biography of Napoloen Bonaparte, emporor of the French and one of the greatest military commanders in history. It sheds light on the life of this great figure, from his obscure Corsican origins to his Italian and Egyptian campaigns, from his rise to power in a daring coup to his exile on St. Helena.
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves history.
Reviewed by Michael
tags: nonfiction, France, history
By Andrew Roberts
Napoloen: A Life, by Andrew Roberts, is a biography of Napoloen Bonaparte, emporor of the French and one of the greatest military commanders in history. It sheds light on the life of this great figure, from his obscure Corsican origins to his Italian and Egyptian campaigns, from his rise to power in a daring coup to his exile on St. Helena.
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves history.
Reviewed by Michael
tags: nonfiction, France, history
The Last Battle (Chronicles of Narnia)
By C.S. Lewis
The Last Battle was written by C.S. Lewis and is about battle, of course, in a land called Narnia. In the book, there is a king in Narnia who is captured by a talking ape and his fellow Calormene (Calormen is an empire that hates Narnia).
In The Last Battle the Calormene lines charged the Narnians for the first time; it failed. After the second charge of the Calormen, the Narnians had to retreat. A few minutes later, the Narnian king (who escaped earlier in the book) found himself fighting the Calormene general.
I like the book because it makes the battle really exciting. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in battles.
Reviewed by John
tags: fantasy, series, classic, family favorite, religious fiction
By C.S. Lewis
The Last Battle was written by C.S. Lewis and is about battle, of course, in a land called Narnia. In the book, there is a king in Narnia who is captured by a talking ape and his fellow Calormene (Calormen is an empire that hates Narnia).
In The Last Battle the Calormene lines charged the Narnians for the first time; it failed. After the second charge of the Calormen, the Narnians had to retreat. A few minutes later, the Narnian king (who escaped earlier in the book) found himself fighting the Calormene general.
I like the book because it makes the battle really exciting. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in battles.
Reviewed by John
tags: fantasy, series, classic, family favorite, religious fiction
Big Nate: Say Good-Bye to Dork City
By Lincoln Peirce
This book is about a kid named Nate who is trying to say goodbye to dork city. It's hard to do it when Marcus is against his real friends, so technically he's trying to be cooler so it's pretty hard to do that. And also because he is also bullying his half enemy because he is also his lead singer. But that doesn't mean you can't stand up for his buddy. Nate is still looking for a girlfriend :( So look for other Big Nate books!
By for now. This is my book report on Big Nate: Say Good-bye to Dork City.
Reviewed by Grayson
tags: humor, comic, realistic fiction, school
By Lincoln Peirce
This book is about a kid named Nate who is trying to say goodbye to dork city. It's hard to do it when Marcus is against his real friends, so technically he's trying to be cooler so it's pretty hard to do that. And also because he is also bullying his half enemy because he is also his lead singer. But that doesn't mean you can't stand up for his buddy. Nate is still looking for a girlfriend :( So look for other Big Nate books!
By for now. This is my book report on Big Nate: Say Good-bye to Dork City.
Reviewed by Grayson
tags: humor, comic, realistic fiction, school
Mission Unpluckable (The Bad Guys #2)
By Aaron Blabey
5 predators are trying to be good guys, including a snake, wolf, piranha, shark, and tarantula. They think they are doing stuff that's good but it turns out the stuff they're doing isn't really appreciated. In this book they are trying to free chickens from the chicken farm. In the chicken farm if they touch the floors or walls the alarm goes off, so the tarantula hacks in and turns the alarm off. Then they climb through the vent. There are lasers in the vent that the tarantula couldn't turn off. So snake climbs through and turns them off... and they rescue the chickens.
Reviewed by Alec
tags: comics-prose, humor, animals, series, adventure
By Aaron Blabey
5 predators are trying to be good guys, including a snake, wolf, piranha, shark, and tarantula. They think they are doing stuff that's good but it turns out the stuff they're doing isn't really appreciated. In this book they are trying to free chickens from the chicken farm. In the chicken farm if they touch the floors or walls the alarm goes off, so the tarantula hacks in and turns the alarm off. Then they climb through the vent. There are lasers in the vent that the tarantula couldn't turn off. So snake climbs through and turns them off... and they rescue the chickens.
Reviewed by Alec
tags: comics-prose, humor, animals, series, adventure
Reformed
By Justin Weinberger
Ian is not paying attention in class, he is dozing off so is teachers sent him to reform school. As soon as school got out him and his friends got there and they find out it is a school full of bullies. One pushes Ian to the ground and is very mean to him and his buddies on a big trail.
Reviewed by Damien
tags: school, realistic fiction, bullying
By Justin Weinberger
Ian is not paying attention in class, he is dozing off so is teachers sent him to reform school. As soon as school got out him and his friends got there and they find out it is a school full of bullies. One pushes Ian to the ground and is very mean to him and his buddies on a big trail.
Reviewed by Damien
tags: school, realistic fiction, bullying
Treasure Hunters
By James Patterson
The book I am reading is called treasure Hunters. I just started today and am already on chapter 5, page 50! The book is about 4 children who lost thier mom in Cyprus and lost Dad on a fishing trip. The kids names are Bick, Beck, Tommy, and Storm.
One of my favorite parts of the book is the pictures because they are really detailed and I like detailed pictures. There are 70 chapters in the whole book. So far I love the book. I can't so enough how much I love the book.
The kids are also trying to find treasures by going scuba diving. The treasures they are trying to find are gold, silver, and shells. I hope they find treasures and their parents! By the way I LOVE THIS BOOK SO FAR!
Reviewed by Camren.
tags: series, adventure, mystery
By James Patterson
The book I am reading is called treasure Hunters. I just started today and am already on chapter 5, page 50! The book is about 4 children who lost thier mom in Cyprus and lost Dad on a fishing trip. The kids names are Bick, Beck, Tommy, and Storm.
One of my favorite parts of the book is the pictures because they are really detailed and I like detailed pictures. There are 70 chapters in the whole book. So far I love the book. I can't so enough how much I love the book.
The kids are also trying to find treasures by going scuba diving. The treasures they are trying to find are gold, silver, and shells. I hope they find treasures and their parents! By the way I LOVE THIS BOOK SO FAR!
Reviewed by Camren.
tags: series, adventure, mystery
Seven Dead Pirates
By Linda Bailey
This book is about a kid called Lewis, and his great grandpa died sod his parents are moving to his old house. There are bad pirate ghosts there who tell him to do bad things, but it's funny.
Reviewed by anonymous fifth grader
tags: adventure, ghost story, humor
By Linda Bailey
This book is about a kid called Lewis, and his great grandpa died sod his parents are moving to his old house. There are bad pirate ghosts there who tell him to do bad things, but it's funny.
Reviewed by anonymous fifth grader
tags: adventure, ghost story, humor
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down
By Jeff Kinney
I really liked this book and I recommend all the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. In this one I thought it was cool that Greg goes on adventures.
Reviewed by Dean
tags: series, humor, school, prose-comic
By Jeff Kinney
I really liked this book and I recommend all the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. In this one I thought it was cool that Greg goes on adventures.
Reviewed by Dean
tags: series, humor, school, prose-comic
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Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made
By Stephan Pastis Reviewed by Mr. John - Imagine a chapter book that combines Calvin and Hobbes and Big Nate, except it's been written by someone with a weirder sense of humor, and you're pretty close to this first book in the Timmy Failure series. Written by Stephan Pastis - the guy writes and draws the comic strip Pearls Before Swine - this book is about Timmy, his polar bear sidekick named Total, and their private detective agency. There are funny illustrations mixed into the text on every page, and the story is silly, funny, and sweet all at once. I have to admit that I sometimes found Timmy a little annoying - he doesn't really treat people very well - but overall I liked this book a lot, and thought it had a good message even though it made me laugh out loud! tags: humor, pearls before swine, mystery, comic, polar bear |
The Obsidian Mirror
By Catherine Fisher The Obsidian Mirror is an action-packed adventure through time and space. I felt the different elements of the story (fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, adventure) were interesting, but didn't really go well together. The story had diverse characters and an intriguing back story. This book has been nominated for 2014-2015 Isinglass Teen Read Award. Reviewed by Robbie. tags: science fiction, fantasy, time travel, myths |
The Adventures of Captain Underpants
By Dav Pilkey This book had a lot of comedy and excitement. captain Underpants is a superhero/principal. My favorite part was when Captain Underpants gave the bad guys a giant wedgie. I also like it when they make a giant plunger robot with laser eyes and a giant plunger with spikes. Reviewed by Stephen. tags: humor, action, adventure, growing up, school, friendship, early chapter book |
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A Christmas Tale
By Geronimo Stilton I think this book was very good for my age. The book had a lot of Christmas spirit in it. My favorite part is at the end when they all throw a party in Geronimo's apartment. My favorite character was Trap Stilton because he always pulls pranks on Geronimo Stilton. Geronimo Stilton is a 'fraidy mouse instead of going on adventures like his sister Thea. He would read a book. He is also afraid of being hit! Reviewed by Stephen. tags: animals, mouse, holidays, christmas, early chapter |
Theodore Boone: The Abduction
By John Grisham In my book, Theodore Boone's friend is a suspected victim in a kidnapping incident. Theo is the only one that knows an important fact about the crazy parents. The fact he knows is that neither parent was home. A distant pen pal broke out of jail and was spotted in the town where the kidnapping happened, so obviously he is a suspect. In my opinion this book is amazing! tags: realistic fiction, mystery, suspense, high school, law |
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A kid named August starts his first time going to school. He's entering 5th grade. He has trouble making friends. He has a harsh first day. Everyone stares at August as he walks by because of his facial appearance. August meets a girl named Summer who is the only person who will sit with him at lunch. August faces bullies and trouble throughout the book. But it has a happy ending!
Reviewed by Katherine. tags: disabilities, friendship, realistic fiction, feel good |
Review #1 - Ten people are lured to Indian Island. Eight arrive all at once, but the other two, the cook and the manservant, arrive before. They find the island deserted and an old nursery rhyme displayed. All of these people have committed a murder that the law can't prove. That night during the storm something mysterious happens... a murder! If you like the book Clue, I recommend this book to you. 194 pages, 18 chapters.
Reviewed by Elle. Review #2 - The book I read was And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. The book was about 10 people going to Indian Island. They read a poem about how they're going to die. If you like mysteries I would recommend this book. I really enjoyed it! Reviewed by Will. tags: mystery, murder, classic, suspense |
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The book I read was Fortunately, the Milk. I really liked this book. My favorite part is when they meet the wumpires. I also like when he meets Professor Steg. The funniest part is when the aliens try to redecorate earth. My favorite character is Professor Steg. This book is great for kids!
tags: short, humor, british, illustrations |
A family has unusual problems, like frogs in shoes, a cow gives lemonade not milk, getting stuck on the roof and then trying to jump off with a cord, and having a strange man walk in and say, "I'm home at last," and then sitting down on their couch. I think you should join the Pepins and their problems!
Reviewed by Katherine. tags: humor, family, growing up |
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I think this book is really good for young readers. it is about a boy that loves skateboarding and runs into some bully trouble. The book is very interesting and it happens in everyday life with everybody. I would recommend it for people in 2nd grade through 5th grade. I really liked this book and the author because they're quick reads for rainy days.
Reviewed by Ethan. tags: sports, skateboard, skate, skating, extreme sports, short |
It was funny and I would recommend this book to my friends and other other kids because it was fun to read. I love Geronimo Stilton. I'm 13 and I still love him! I think he does things that are really cool.
Reviewed by Ashlee. tags: mouse, humor, animals, easy chapter, holidays, valentine's day |
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The Lord of the Rings is a fantasy novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. In the book, Frodo Baggins, a hobbit, embarks on a perilous qiest to destroy the One Ring. If the Ring is found by it's master, Sauron, the world will fall. Followed by his friends, the Fellowship of the Ring, Frodo journeys to Mount Doom, in the center of Sauron's realm. There alone can the Ring be destroyed. I recommend this book for readers 12 and up, who want an exciting way to entertain themselves.
Reviewed by Michael. tags: fantasy, wizards, hobbits, magic, adventure, good vs. evil, epic, classic |
This was a great book. It was fun to read and very cool. There were dragons, ogres, and even fairies. It was awesome, and I would recommend it to other kids. The author made it really funny, and I really like how he wrote Geronimo. I like how he was funny and scared of everything. I wish I could jump into the book and go with him!
Reviewed by Ashlee. tags: fantasy, dragons, humor, mouse, animals |
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Harry Potter is having a bad year. First he inflates his aunt, and then Sirius Black escapes from prison. And now? There are dementors, plus Harry, Hermione, and Ron have to understand the mystery, find who Lupin really is, help Buckbeak, and hope that Hermione breaks Malfoy's nose (spoiler: she does!). This Harry Potter book will make you want more!
Reviewed by Derek. tags: fantasy, wizards, witches, magic, epic, good vs. evil, adventure, hogwarts, high school |
Harry has to figure some stuff out. Hagrid has just told Harry that he is a wizard, given Dudley and pig tail, and taken Harry to Hogwart's School of Magic, where everyone is hiding a secret. The evil Lord Voldemort is looking for the Sorcerer's Stone to heal himself, and he is commanding one of the teachers. But which one? Read and find out!
Reviewed by Derek. tags: fantasy, wizards, witches, magic, epic, good vs. evil, adventure, high school |
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Percy Jackson is once again on a quest, but he can't remember who he is! After wandering he finds a Roman camp and is sent an a quest with Hazel and Frank, and has to juggle some things like killing two giants, getting his memory back, finding Thanatos God of Death and freeing him, and finally battling an army of monsters. Will he succeed?!
Reviewed by Derek. tags: myths, greek mythology, adventure, fantasy |
Percy Jackson has entrapped many readers before and made them wait for the next novel. In this book, Percy and Annabeth are trapped in Tartarus and are travelling to the Doors of Death while their friends Leo, Piper, Jason, Frank, Hazel, and Nico try to get to the other end of the Doors of Death to stop monsters from flooding into the modern world. Will they close the Doors of Death in time?
Reviewed by Derek. tags: myths, greek mythology, adventure, fantasy |
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This book was funny and cute. It was about when Geronimo Stilton lost an important document and he had to find it. On his journey his friends help him along the way.
Reviewed by Ashlee. tags: humor, mouse, animals, mystery, short |
My book review is on The Eye of Minds. I was interested in this book because it was about gaming. A small summary of what I've read so far is that it's about Michael and his friends Sarah and Bryson, and the VNS sent them on a mission to capture an evil gamer named Kaine, who is controlling normal gamers. So Michael, Sarah, and Bryson have to capture him using their hacking skills.
Reviewed by Thor. tags: science fiction, technology, virtual reality, mystery, suspense |
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This is a book review on the book "I Can't Accept Not Trying." It was a really informational book on Michael Jordan. He explained his basketball career, golf career, and his baseball career. Michael also explained how he became so good at the game, and how he practiced. He also explained that fear to him is just an illusion.
Reviewed by Thor. tags: nonfiction, basketball, sports, inspirational |
This book was about Lionpaw, a golden tabby tom, Hollypaw, a black she-cat, and Jaypaw, a blind gray tabby tom. It starts with their mischievous lives as kittens, and then some of their time as apprentices. I liked this book because it draws the reader in.
Reviewed by Levi. tags: animals, cats, action, adventure, fantasy |
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A Tangle of Knots is a good book. It is fun, mysterious, and fascinating. I liked how everybody has their own special talent. There wasn't anything that I didn't like about this book. Lisa Graff wrote this book about people and their talents, and how they all come together in the end. I would give this book 5 stars!
Reviewed by Rebecca. tags: magic, orphans, fantasy, adventure, growing up |
Chis Lane is a twelve year old boy who is forced to steal to care for himself and his mother, but his life takes a strange turn when he earns a place at a special academy. It turns out children, when they are twelve, have "the ability," a power which consists of mind reading and telekinesis. But, not all people use this power for good. Chris and his friends must stop two boys from using this power to destroy other lives, all because one woman wants revenge.
Reviewed by Kaitlyn. tags: science fiction, fantasy, suspense, school, mind control |
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Alcatraz Smedry is a foster child and he knows nothing about his family until his 13th birthday when he got his only inheritance: a bag of sand. A day later, Alcatraz's grandfather who he didn't know he hadcame looking for the sand only to fins it stolen by a bunch of evil librarians. So Alcatraz and his grandfather infiltrate the downtown library armed with glasses and Alcatraz's talent of breaking things.
Reviewed by Kyle. tags: adventure, fantasy, mystery, humor |
We thought that this book was pretty good! It had some mystery and action stuff that we liked, and the main character was pretty good and easy to relate to. Sometimes we didn't feel like this book wasn't super realistic, but in all we really like it, and gave it 4/5 stars!
tags: mystery, realistic fiction, christmas, family |
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We thought that this book was exciting from the very first word of the very first sentence. This book was a real page turner. However, we thought that the main character was a little slow on the uptake, and should have figured out the bad guy's plan earlier. In all, this book was some classic Gordon Korman adventure, and we gave it 5/5 stars!
The sequel, "Memory Maze," is out now! tags: science fiction, fantasy, suspense |
The Amulet series is so good! It's got magic, dark magic, and there's lots of cool mysteries and stuff. I was so excited when the 6th book came out this fall!
Reviewed by Mark. tags: fantasy, adventure, magic, family, animals, comic |
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We were a little confused at first by the alternating narrators, but it was fine once we got used to it. We really liked the character of Gabe, because he's a dog and who doesn't like dogs?! However, we didn't like that it just sort of ended after a bunch of things happened all at once in the last chapter. Overall though, we really liked it, and we hope that Margarita Engle is working on a sequel! We give this book 4.5/5 stars! If you like this review you should come read this book at the Meredith Library!
tags: animals, dogs, realistic fiction, uplifting, nature, family |
This was a page turner! We really liked all the different characters, and the super detailed settings it had. The characters seemed very realistic and had a lot of personality. There was nothing we didn't like about this book! Hands down 5/5 stars!
tags: suspense, mystery, medicine, realistic fiction |
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This was a beautifully written book, and probably Mr. John's favorite GSF book so far. It felt like a dream somehow. While we only meet a handful of characters, they really come to life, and they're so quirky and original that you really wind up rooting for them. And the ending! We were scrambling to turn the pages fast enough to find out what was going to happen. 5/5 stars, a must read!
tags: family, adventure, music, europe, realistic fiction, growing up |
**Spoilers Below** This book was about a Japanese girl Mitsi Kashino in the time of Pearl Harbor. Mitsi has a dog named Dash. She has to go to an incarceration camp because she was Japanese. But the rule was there was no pets allowed, and that leaves Mitsi heartbroken because she doesn't know how long she'll be gone for. So about a couple weeks later they have to go to another incarceration camp that's even farther from Dash. They take a train for 3 days straight and end up in the desert. So they get off the train and go into the camp. About a week later the general finally said that pets were allowed and then Dash came to the camp and Mitsi was REALLY happy. And that was the end of the book. This book is a Great Stone Face nominee this year.
By Meghan tags: historical fiction, world war 2, animals, dogs |
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**Spoilers Below** I read a book called Below the Surface. It's the last book in the Code of Silence series. It's about four kids: Cooper, Gordy, Lunk, and Hiro. They are trying to take a vacation when one night they witnessed a fight on a boat called Kyproto Night. They they heard a splash and a scream. Then the boat began to drive around in circles. After that Hiro calls the police. The police came and talked to the driver. Then the girl who "fell in the water" came walking up the beach. Hiro didn't think it was the same girl that was in the boat. Cooper, Gordy, and Lunk didn't believe her either. So after that they are riding on their bikes when a car comes and smashes Cooper into some rocks! After that they realize that they're being stalked, and the person who's stalking them is Joseph Stein (who was in book 1). He tries to kill Hiro but it failed. He got sent behind bars. And Hiro was right about the girl who fell in the water, who did drown! Then the driver got sent to prison.
By Meghan tags: mystery, suspense, murder, friends |
Michael is a boy who moves around a ton, he lives with his mom, and is ELECTRIC! He and his friend Ostin find he's not alone in the world because there are 17 electric humans. He makes friends with Taylor and finds she's electric too, but she gets kidnapped. Can he save the world and his friends? This is a good book that is my favorite in my collection. I highly recommend it.
By Derek tags: science fiction, action, adventure, teens superpowers |
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Will, a scrawny orphan boy, is rejected by every one of the taskmasters in Redmont except one: Halt. he is plunged into an adventure which has him making friends with an enemy, training to be a ranger, and finally saving halt from a monster. This is a good book that is one of my favorites.
By Derek tags: fantasy, action, adventure, friends |
Book 1: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. This book is about Peter Hatcher and how he has to live with his little brother Farley Drexel Hatcher, also known as Fudge. Fudge is really mischievous and causes a lot of problems for big brother Peter. I like this book because it is very funny and teaches you that not everything in life goes your way.
Reviewed by Mackenzie. tags: realistic fiction, humor, growing up, siblings |
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